USD 160000–210000/yr

Acquisition Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution. Prepare periodic status reports,

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Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers.  Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Acquisition Specialist for a role in El Segundo, CA.
 
Role and Responsibilities include:
  • Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution. 
  • Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
  • Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
  • Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
  • Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense. 
  • Experience with the:
    • Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.
    • Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
    • Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process.
    • Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
    • Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination. 
  • Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP).
  • Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area. 

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
El Segundo, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
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United States

Listing Details

Posted
April 13, 2026
First seen
April 13, 2026
Last seen
April 30, 2026

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Days active
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Acquisition SpecialistUSD 160000–210000