Launch Acquisition Analyst

Active Secret clearance.

Join Astrion in supporting the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) as a Launch & Targets Program Management Specialist. RSLP provides R&D launch services supporting National Security objectives, including flight test mission integration, program management, mission planning, range services, payload integration, and more for orbital and suborbital missions. RSLP also manages the storage and sustainment of decommissioned Minuteman (MM) and Peacekeeper (PK) missile assets.

This position directly supports the RSLP Acquisition Branch and is responsible for acquisition planning, acquisition documentation development, source selection support, requirements development, market research, acquisition strategy development, and acquisition program execution activities associated with launch service acquisitions. It is not a Contracting Officer or Mission Manager role; the successful candidate functions as an acquisition-focused integrator supporting procurement activities, strategy development, requirements generation, source selections, and program execution.

The candidate will work closely with Government acquisition professionals, program managers, engineers, contracting personnel, and mission stakeholders to develop acquisition products, support procurement activities, and improve acquisition execution across the RSLP portfolio.

LOCATION:

Kirtland, AFB
JOB STATUS:
Full-time
CLEARANCE:
Secret
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: ~25%
SALARY: $140K

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Mathematics, Acquisition Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, systems engineering, or related activities.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation and supporting acquisition planning activities.
• Familiarity with the Defense Acquisition System and DoD procurement processes.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing formal Government documentation and briefing materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Active Secret clearance.

• USAF/USSF 63A Acquisition Program Management experience.
• Experience supporting SSC, Space Systems Command, Air Force, Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, NRO, DARPA, or other national security space organizations.
• Experience supporting launch service acquisitions, space systems acquisitions, or developmental acquisition programs.
• Experience supporting source selections and acquisition strategy development.
• Experience with risk management and requirements management processes.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policy.
• PMP, DAWIA Program Management Practitioner/Advanced, APDP, or equivalent acquisition certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Support acquisition planning activities for launch service, mission support, and related procurements.
• Assist in developing acquisition schedules, procurement timelines, and acquisition execution plans.
• Support development and maintenance of acquisition strategies.
• Participate in acquisition planning meetings, reviews, and working groups.

• Analyze mission and program requirements and assist in translating technical needs into acquisition products.
• Support development and maintenance of:
• Mission Requirements Documents (MRDs)
• Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Performance Work Statements (PWSs)
• Statements of Objectives (SOOs)
• Ensure requirements traceability across acquisition documentation.

• Prepare acquisition documentation for Government review and approval.
• Support development of:
• Acquisition Strategy Documents
• Early Strategy and Issues Session (ESIS) packages
• Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Sections L & M
• Source Selection documentation
• Acquisition planning artifacts
• Maintain acquisition records and supporting documentation.

• Support market research activities.
• Assist with industry capability assessments.
• Support proposal evaluations and source selection activities.
• Develop acquisition analyses and comparative assessments.
• Conduct research to support acquisition decision-making.

• Support acquisition risk identification and tracking.
• Assist with development of mitigation strategies.
• Analyze acquisition impacts to cost, schedule, and performance.
• Develop recommendations to improve acquisition execution and efficiency.

• Support Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities.
• Maintain schedules, action item trackers, and acquisition status reports.
• Prepare meeting materials, minutes, and briefing products.
• Track acquisition milestones and deliverables.
• Assist with implementation of acquisition process improvements and digital…