Acquisition Manager / Directors Action Group

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

We are seeking an Acquisition Manager for Director’s Action Group (DAG) in Huntsville, AL to support the acquisition and sustainment of space programs. This Action Group Leader will support the comparative cost and requirements system as well as duties associated with business and programmatic operations. The ideal candidate will have fifteen (15) years of extensive, relevant experience including duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice, and recommendations for the effective alignment of portfolio acquisitions, manpower, and funding.
• Coordinate and resolve issues and facilitate team communications including the coordination and resolution of issues.
• Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
• Advise and assist the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Advise and assist leadership in support of high visibility engagements, commitments, and taskers to include at the congressional level.

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of extensive, relevant experience including duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs
• Specialized tool experience with comparative cost and requirement systems, MAR Reporting Software, and TMT
• Understanding of mission critical aspects of acquisition and DoD space launch, ground, and sustainment as well as associated projects
• Experience supporting Higher Headquarters, Air Force, Space Command, processes and procedures as well as familiar with Air Force and Space Force Acquisition terminology
• Expertise in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering or Statistics
• MA/MS degree
• TS/SCI; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Air Force and/or Space Force acquisitions
• Previous Space Force Business Operations and/or Director's Action Group experience

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.