Acquisition Specialists – Space Systems

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

• 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).

• 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…