Acquisition Specialists - Space Systems Security Clearance

Position: Acquisition Specialists - Space Systems with Security Clearance
Title:

Acquisition Specialists - Space Systems Belong. Connect. Grow. with K ! K 's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security. Why Join Us?
* Innovative Projects: K 's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
* Collaborative Environment:
Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
* Impactful Work:
Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. This is a contingent position based upon contract award Acquisition Specialists - Space Systems K  is seeking Acquisition Specialists to assist with the successful delivery of space systems. These individuals will play a crucial role in providing recommendations translating mission needs into operationally delivered end-to-end solutions through developing and coordinating documentation necessary for execution.

These positions focus on supporting the Space Systems Command (SSC) customer on the Hemisphere program.

Responsibilities include:

* Provides expert advice to Government Program Managers and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution

* Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems

* Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards

* Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections

* Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management

* Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions

* Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD space programs

* Serves as a strategic problem solver for the Government and refines acquisition strategies

* Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations

* Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs

* Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments

* Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Managers

* Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)

* Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)

* Drafts technical evaluations and functions as advisors in Source Selections as requested by the Government

Required Qualifications:

* Active TS clearance, SCI eligible

* Bachelor's Degree in related science field (e.g., systems engineering, software engineering, etc.)

* Minimum of 5 years of applicable job experience for mid-level positions.

* Minimum of 10 years of applicable job experience for Senior positions.

* Knowledgeable in the fields of Air Force contracting, schedule management of DoD contracts, and Air Force financial management

* Able to organize and conduct ACAT-like technical design reviews and audits

* Experience developing, updating, and coordinating ACAT-like program documentation

* Amenable to being nominated for access to Special Access Programs (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in related science field (e.g., systems engineering, software engineering, etc.)

* Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs

* Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection

* Experience with generative AI tools

* Experience with Confluence and JIRA

* SAP eligible

* Certifications:

DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP)

* Proficient in CCaR and MS Project software Locations:
Los Angeles (El Segundo), CA preferred. Colorado Springs, Dulles,…