Acquisition Specialist

Apogee has an exciting opportunity for an Acquisition Specialist in Support of the United States Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), Military Communications (MilComm), and Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Directorate. As an Acquisition Analyst, you will provide a broad range of acquisition capabilities to execute effective and responsive integrated program management of space-related research, development, production, operation, and maintenance, and lifecycle acquisition activities

****Contingent Upon Contract Award and will be located at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA****

Prepare and complete acquisition-related documents and submit, as appropriate, recommendations for streamlining and improving all phases of the acquisition process.
• Prepare and review reports, papers, and briefings for 3-letter organizations and staff packages through all appropriate offices until completion.
• Provide detailed analysis, quantifiable supporting documentation, and thorough justification for all research, reviews, and assessments performed, and include corrective action plans and recommendations to the Government.
• Provide information, analysis, and recommendations for the effective alignment of portfolio acquisitions, manpower, and funding to the Directorate for management and integration of the portfolio.
• Maintain, update, and analyze the acquisition forecast to ensure current and consistent content and identify any disconnects or deficiencies.
• Evaluate acquisition documentation for adherence to policy and guidance. Acquisition documentation includes, but is not limited to, acquisition reports, acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, systems engineering plans, Integrated Master Plans (IMP), and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), requests for proposals, and documents for sole source efforts.
• Contribute to and recommend program acquisition strategies.
• Support market research.
• Collect, analyze, store, and distribute acquisition "lessons learned" to promote increased efficiencies, timeliness, and effectiveness
• Analyze program baselines and the associated schedule.
• Recommend executable options for handling changes that impact program performance, schedule, and funding for the approval of the Government.
• Provide information, advice, and recommendations on portfolio and program acquisition efforts and report status to the Government as required.

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience to include:

• Experience developing and evaluating acquisition documentation and policy
• Contribute to and recommend program acquisition strategies.
• Experience supporting or conducting market research
• Experience in the analysis and management of acquisition forecasts to ensure current and consistent content and identify any disconnects or deficiencies.

Preferred Experience:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 10 years' experience in acquisition program/project management or business operations

Additional Information
Location: Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%