Acquisition Specialists – Space Systems

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* 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.
* ** 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
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* 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).
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* 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…