Acquisition Support Specialist

EL SEGUNDO, CA, US • Posted 7 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Research and Development
Collaboration
Recruiting
Technical Drafting
Finance
Procurement
SOW
Rapid Prototyping
Documentation
Negotiations
Regulatory Compliance
Status Reports
Program Management
Contract Management
DoD
Budget
Leadership
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Writing
Acquisition
Business Management
IT Management
PMBOK
PMP
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2601486

Location: EL SEGUNDO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-23

Category: Program Management

Subcategory: Project Analyst

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC's Horizon program is seeking an Acquisition Support Specialist to join the U.S. Space Force team delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Space Combat Power portfolios working in El Segundo, CA. You will be a part of the team responsible for developing and delivering capabilities to Space Force cyber operators and will provide Acquisition and Program Management Support to multiple rapid research and development efforts aimed at designing and delivering critical cutting-edge components of a Service cyber architecture.

The Horizon program is supporting Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts that have a background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition process. Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs that are intended to protect and defend the Nation's most valuable space assets. Our team is at the forefront of the advising and assisting the Government throughout the full lifecycle of systems acquisition processes that enable in most instances, rapid fielding to meet warfighter needs.

Fun stuff on the job you will do:

Provide expert advice to the Senior Program Director, Program Managers, and support staff regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution.
Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.
Support development of acquisition plans for cyber and electromagnetic technology programs.
Provide contracting assistance to technical personnel involved in development of performance work statement, statement of work, or data deliverable requirements for variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions (e.g., Requirement, SOW, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.).
Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
Develop documents and briefings to communicate status, recommendations, and approach.
Support the Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation (eg: award fee, period of performance extensions, admin modifications, etc.).
Assist with contract negotiation, price reasonableness determination, administration, and termination procedures.
Draft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selections.
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
Monitor & evaluate contractor performance for compliance with contract terms/conditions & ensures timely submission of contract deliverables.
Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives.
Participate in program management reviews, technical evaluations / interchange meetings, prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute staff meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.

Qualifications

This is you:

Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense.
Experience with Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System, Intelligence Community acquisition and contracting processes.
Experience with Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills.
Strong briefing and writing skills.
A demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.
Experience developing acquisition strategies and plans for major programs.
Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Vetting program (if applicable).
Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and, or other compartments; and consent to a polygraph examination.

Desired Skills:

Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering.
Professional certifications (eg: PMI PMP).
Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2601486
Posted 7 days ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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