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The SME-Level Front Office Acquisition and Strategic Support (Lead) performs a variety of acquisition management, planning, analysis, and strategic operations duties in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC) SYD 84 Missile Warning Ground and Integration programs (SYD 84/MT) at LA AFB, CA. This position directly supports the System Program Director (SPD) with acquisition and strategic planning and execution in support of Division-wide activities.
Job Responsibility
Provide strategic counsel to the SPD and other Division leaders as required on a range of issues from acquisition strategy, law, policy, financial management, and its implementation to meet strategic objectives
Apply your experience, coupled with strategic and critical thinking skills, to successfully execute the SPD’s acquisition portfolio
Interact with a multidisciplinary DoD technical workforce and defense hardware contractors in the accomplishment of your duties
Providing senior acquisition and execution support to the SPD
Delivering SV integration and launch support to the SPD across the Division
Providing strategic support to the SPD across the Division
Ensuring programmatic support and alignment to the SPD across the Division
Requirements
At least 15 equivalent years of experience performing Acquisition Management and Strategic activities in the government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit / non-profit government support / development Contractor arena
Must be able to work independently, as well as with a team, on time-sensitive high-visibility tasks
Knowledge of DoD budgetary principles and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures associated with Major Defense Acquisition Programs
Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance (required)
US citizenship (required)
Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Operations Research, or related field is required
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, or the sciences
What we offer
Health & Welfare
Company Paid
Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
Dental Insurance for employees and family members
Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Voluntary
Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Retirement
Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution