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Tecolote Research is seeking a highly motivated PM Specialist – DoD Acquisition Analyst to support a Department of Defense (DoD) space acquisition program office in the San Diego, CA area. This role provides direct analytical and acquisition support to Government program leadership, with a focus on contract development, execution, and sustainment activities. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and critical thinker with the ability to synthesize inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, concise, and actionable documentation. This position requires experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and contributing to complex procurement and contract management efforts across the program lifecycle.
Job Responsibility:
Support Government program leadership in the development, review, and execution of acquisition and contract documentation
Develop and refine acquisition artifacts, including: Performance Work Statements (PWS) / Statements of Work (SOW)
Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
Acquisition strategies and supporting documentation
Assist in preparing pre-award documentation, including source selection plans, evaluation criteria, and Justification & Approval (J&A) packages
Conduct and support technical evaluations (TechEvals), documenting results and providing recommendations to program leadership
Ensure acquisition documentation aligns with DoD and U.S. Space Force policies, guidance, and best practices
Serve as a liaison between Program Managers (PMs), Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), and Contracting Officers (KOs) to facilitate efficient acquisition execution
Review, track, and manage contract-related correspondence, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
Provide support during program reviews and technical discussions, including design reviews as needed
Support contract execution and lifecycle management activities for systems and services acquisitions
Perform additional program office support tasks and special projects assigned
Requirements:
Experience supporting DoD acquisition program offices or similar Federal acquisition environments
Demonstrated experience developing acquisition documentation, including: Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and/or Statements of Objectives (SOO)
Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)
Experience supporting pre-solicitation activities, acquisition planning, and requirements development
Ability to support technical evaluations and clearly communicate findings and recommendations
Experience coordinating with Government stakeholders, including Program Managers (PMs), Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), and Contracting Officers (KOs)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences
Security Clearance
Nice to have:
Experience supporting ACAT I or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), particularly in the space domain
Experience with both Cost-Plus and Firm Fixed Price contract types
Familiarity with DoD or U.S. Space Force acquisition processes and organizations
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