Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

BryceTech has an immediate opening for an Acquisition Specialist to support the Space Systems Command MilComm & PNT (SSC/CG) Directorate with a broad range of acquisition capabilities to execute effective and responsive integrated program management of space-related research, development, production, operations and maintenance, and lifecycle acquisition activities. The SSC/CG Directorate is responsible for the planning, acquisition, and sustainment of space-enabled MilComm & PNT capabilities for National/Joint Force Operations. The Acquisition Specialist will provide the government customer actionable information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, and processes to eliminate waste, with the goal of standardizing best practices and reducing cycle times/cost of doing business to optimize acquisition support to the SSC/CG directorate.

Individuals will support various management and administrative roles to ensure efficient and effective operations of organizational activities. Specific tasks may include:

• Ensure the business operations is optimized by ensuring correct program technical acquisition artifacts are analyzed and integrated at the enterprise level.  
• Ensure development, documentation, transition, and sustainment of functional databases to support organizational mission requirements and acquisition strategies is maintained. 
• Analyze and support all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to facilitate effective administration and program management across the directorate. 
• Prepare acquisition reporting materials, including program overviews, executive summaries, milestone status updates, and assessments of overall program health. 
• Manage research and analytical efforts to ensure results are thorough, deliverables are comprehensive, and reviews are conducted according to the established analysis milestone plan. 
• Assess program cost, schedule, and technical risks by segment and identify mitigation plans, and identiy cost, schedule, and technical efficiency initiatives 
• Integrate and correlate program performance data with the program baseline, accurately interpret acquisition program baseline thresholds and compliance 
• Track program baseline changes, accurately capture high level program logistics, test and evaluation, and requirements readiness characteristics 
• Develop, maintain, and update acquisition reports to include all relevant Acquisition Reports for Acquisition Category I, II, III, Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) programs 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires at least an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree required in related field such as management or business    
• 10 years of demonstrated relevant experience is required   
• Understanding of Milcom & PNT satellite and ground systems   
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to maintain a professional bearing in all meetings, briefings and discussions with senior staff 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree is preferred in related field such as management, or business     
• 8 years’ experience performing acquisition efforts for major aerospace programs for DoD customers 
• Understanding of Milcom & PNT satellite and ground systems acquisition programs strategy