Senior Acquisition Specialist

The role

The Senior Acquisition Specialist provides advisory and assistance services to support a major defense program. This role focuses on Department of Defense acquisition life cycle planning and Space Force systems.

What you will do

• Provide space acquisitions and technical advice and assistance for all projects and programs.
• Advise and assist the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Develop draft acquisition documentation and support product presentations.
• Identify areas of improvement, including acquisition process improvements.
• Support the Government program manager on commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds.
• Perform earned value management and schedule analysis.
• Review and analyze packages delivered in support of DoD programs.
• Assist the Government to execute source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle, contracting strategies/vehicles, financial systems, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
• Experience managing software, services, and space-related acquisition efforts, including rapid or agile acquisitions.
• Ability to integrate and synchronize cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage executive taskings, RFIs, and suspense-driven actions.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, decision memoranda, acquisition documentation, and staff packages.
• Experience with PIEE/WAWF and TMT.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An active DOD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree and 10+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project management, acquisition, or mission integration, of which 5 years shall include duties/assignments specifically in
• Prior A&AS experience
• PMA certification is highly desired
• COR experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

Before you apply

• An active DOD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Position is contingent upon contract award.
• 7 Year Pre-Employment background check.

About the company

ENSCO is a diverse engineering and technology company providing solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. They provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services.