Senior Acquisition Lead

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POSITION:
Senior Acquisition Lead

LOCATION:

El Segundo, CA

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Active TS with SCI eligibility

POSITION TYPE/STANDARD

WORK HOURS:

Full time, 40 hours

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense’s (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation’s space assets.

WHO WE ARE:

BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.

We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Technical and Acquisition Support
• Assist with space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical support throughout the acquisition life cycle.
• Support program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Develop and Revise Acquisition Documentation
• Draft and update Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documents.
• Support document presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with latest government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD).
• Prepare Technical and Programmatic Reports
• Provide subject matter expert (SME)-level status reports on programs or portfolios.
• Identify and Recommend Process Improvements
• Analyze and suggest acquisition process enhancements.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and maintain a government risk program.
• Financial and Schedule Analysis Support
• Assist with program funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
• Perform earned value management and schedule analysis.
• Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), including congressional reporting and fiscal planning.
• Provide expertise for Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Reviews.
• Monitor Program Execution and Risks
• Track program schedules and acquisition implementation.
• Report requirement shortfalls and assess risks.
• Maintain and update acquisition reports.
• Support Technical Engagements
• Advise on technical meetings, design reviews, conferences, and working groups.
• Assist with integrated product teams and establish customer/contractor interfaces.
• Assist with Source Selections
• Support source selection activities in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Help develop source selection documentation and proposal evaluations.
• Contract and Subcontract Management Support
• Assist Government Contracting Officers and contract specialists with:
• Requests for proposals
• Technical evaluations
• Contract negotiations
• Contract administration
• Contract execution
• Provide guidance and leadership to program and business management teams on:
• Contractual rights and obligations
• Risk avoidance and mitigation
• Strategy development
• Problem-solving
• In…