$160,001–$200,000 Per Year
ACAT (Risk Management), Acquisition Strategy, Acquisitions Management, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Cloud Architecture, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Science, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Customer Support/Service, DoD Acquisitions, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Event Management, Government Acquisitions, Government Contracts, Government Funding, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Market Research, Mathematics, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM), Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Program Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Risk Analysis, Secret Clearance, Statement of Work (SOW), Status Reports, Statutory Laws, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Work From Home, Writing Skills
Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist
Job ID: 2614781
Location: El Segundo, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Description
SAIC is looking for a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to work in El Segundo, Ca.
You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force's Space System Center. We support the Space Force's acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution
- Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies.
- Support the development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software
- Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events
- Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate, and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
- Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution 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
Qualifications
Required:
- An active DOD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position
- BS in technical field, such as engineering, math, physics, and computer science, min 15 years total experience. N.
- 7+ years' experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense
- Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through major milestone for an ACAT I program
- Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply DoD policies to program plans
- Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with DoD customers
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Desired:
- Top Secret Clearance
- MS degree
- Ground systems acquisition experience
- MILSATCOM experience
- Systems engineering experience
- Certifications in DoD acquisition
- Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
- Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence tools, cloud architecture systems as well as relational and non-relational databases
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.