Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

ENSCO has provided engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide for more than 50 years. We apply advanced technologies for mission success, delivering systems engineering, integration, and services to transform safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions across domains.

ENSCO, Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that guarantees mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to join the Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. The candidate will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment, interfacing with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides SE&I for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center, supporting the Air Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems to provide global secure, survivable, and protected communications for warfighters. This position is on-site in El Segundo, CA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution
• Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies
• Support the development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software
• Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate, and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements
• Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures sustainment objectives and perform engineering analysis and system-level assessments for decision support at various meetings

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, math, physics, or computer science
• 7+ years’ experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense
• Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through major milestones for an ACAT I program
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply DoD policies to program plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with DoD customers
• Must demonstrate engineering principles and concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Active DoD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE is required; U.S. citizen

Qualifications Desired:

• Master’s degree
• Ground systems acquisition experience
• MILSATCOM experience
• Systems engineering experience
• Certifications in DoD acquisition
• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
• Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence tools, cloud architecture systems as well as relational and non-relational databases
• Top Secret Clearance

Work Location Type: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Secret

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

REAL t: This position may require access to U.S. federal facilities. As of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL
-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry.

Export Control and Licensing: This position may involve access to technology or data controlled under U.S. export control laws.

ENSCO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status.