Full-Time
Acquisition Specialist
Space Systems Integration
11-50 employees
Provides engineering services for space systems
Compensation Overview
$140k - $220k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
El Segundo, CA, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's, Master's
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- A bachelor's degree in business management or an equivalent business-related discipline is required.
- Five to fifteen years of experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense is required.
- Experience with the Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process is required.
- Experience with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process is required.
- Experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process is required.
- An active Top Secret clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI, SCI eligibility, and participation in Continuous Evaluation are required.
- The candidate must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
- Provide advice to Program and 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 prescribed by or tailored from DoDI 5000.02, the Acquisition Framework, and relevant Department of Defense, Air Force, and local unit policies pertaining to rapid prototyping.
- Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design and milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
- Provide program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring; advise and assist the government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures; and draft and support delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.
- A master's degree in business management, technical management, and/or engineering is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as PMI Project Management Professional are preferred.
- Experience in the National Security Space and/or Space Control mission area is preferred.
Space Systems Integration provides engineering services in Northern Virginia, focusing on space systems and related programs. The company works by offering engineering support, systems integration, and technical services to government and defense projects. It differentiates itself through its emphasis on space systems and its location in the Northern Virginia region, which positions it to work closely with government agencies and defense contractors. The goal is to deliver reliable engineering solutions that help customers plan, build, and integrate space-related systems and programs.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SSI’s careers page posted July 2026, showing active hiring demand in Northern Virginia.
- LinkedIn updated September 1, 2026, confirming Chantilly-area headquarters and operational continuity.
- Defense space spending remains strong around Space Force integration work SSI sells into.
What critics are saying
- HigherGov shows SSI’s MAS contract ended November 7, 2024, shrinking visible pipeline.
- SSI has no publicly visible federal awards after June 3, 2025, signaling stagnation.
- September 15, 2026 registration expiration risks awards suspension if renewal slips.
What makes Space Systems Integration unique
- SSI has 2005 roots in TS/SCI space systems engineering for defense and intelligence.
- SSI’s niche spans integration, test, launch prep, and mission management for space programs.
- SSI’s Northern Virginia footprint keeps it close to Space Force and IC customers.
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