Full-Time

Acquisition Specialist

Deadline 11/26/27
Apogee Engineering

Apogee Engineering

201-500 employees

Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service

Compensation Overview

$185.8k - $240.4k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

El Segundo, CA, USA

In Person

On-site work at Los Angeles Air Force Base; travel approx. 10%.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Requirements
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Minimum of 18 years of experience to include: Experience serving as a Subject Matter Expert in acquisition strategic planning.
  • Experience with future strategic planning and documentation of strategic plan goals and forecasts.
  • Experience with the analysis of manpower requirements and needs to meet current and future plans.
  • Experience developing master schedules of all planning activities with detailed timelines.
  • Experience supporting strategic planning and future forecast activities.
Responsibilities
  • Provide support to the PEO’s strategic planning efforts by providing engineering, technical, architecture, and acquisition support to Government decisions and how the decision impacts the vision, mission, goals, commitments, and initiatives (referred to as the Strategic Plan) of the Directorate.
  • Develop, publish, garner Government approval, and maintain the Directorate Strategic Plan.
  • Support Directorate Strategic Planning through analysis of defense planning guidance, HQ USSF, and HQ USAF policies and directives.
  • Ensure consistency with guidance in the development of critical Directorate-wide strategic planning products, guidance, analysis, reviews, and senior leadership recommendations. Key strategic planning products requiring Contractor support shall include the Directorate 20-yr Strategic Plan, the Directorate Management Plan, the Directorate Strategic Communications Plan, the Directorate Human Capital Strategic Plan, and organizational development/transition/ implementation plans.
  • Ensure synchronization/integration of all strategic planning efforts between USSF and Directorate organizations in planning efforts that feed into the POM. Approved strategic planning products shall be used by the Contractor to coordinate the requirements of the Enterprise Master Schedule in support of the Space Enterprise Vision.
  • Provide analysis and assessment to ensure a quality product is presented that meets the intent of the tasking.
  • Develop a master schedule of all planning activities with detailed timelines, synchronize with HQ USSF and/or HQ USAF to ensure proactive management of the planning process.
  • Support and help enforce the governance process where products of their analysis are vetted, and shall provide clear guidance to the Directorate via publication of plans and instructions that define the planning process.
  • Provide assessments of future system architecture alternatives and analysis, and recommend Directorate process and methodology improvements to enhance the Strategic Plan.
  • Assess and report current and future manpower needs to meet the current and future Directorate Strategic Plan.
  • Track and report MilComm & PNT Directorate-wide Strategic Plan goals, commitments, and initiatives on a weekly, monthly, or as directed basis.
  • Integrate Directorate Human Capital Investment planning into the MilComm & PNT Directorate Strategic Plan.
  • Ensure Strategic Planning efforts and documents are consistent with the MilComm & PNT Directorate’s strategic intent and enable efficient and effective strategic decision-making.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 12 years of experience in acquisition program/project management and strategic planning

Apogee Engineering provides engineering consulting services, focusing on delivering practical, tailored engineering solutions for clients across various venues and projects. They work by collaborating with clients to understand needs, then designing, developing, and deploying the right engineering approach at the right time, with emphasis on integrity and excellence. The company differentiates itself through a client-first mindset, a small-business, family-like culture, and a commitment to mentoring and professional client support, ensuring reliability and long-term success for clients. The goal is to help clients succeed by providing dependable, effective engineering solutions and trusted partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pete Brady's 35-year DoD expertise drives global growth as VP.
  • Tampa Bay Business Journal ranks Apogee #2 Best Place to Work.
  • Multiple VP promotions like Joanne Spring strengthen finance and operations.

What critics are saying

  • Bernhard Capital sells Apogee to Leidos, diluting nimble identity.
  • CAS SDVOSB captures AFLCMC ISR/SOF Agile contracts from Apogee.
  • Tech7 competes directly for Apogee's ACC multi-domain awards.

What makes Apogee Engineering unique

  • Apogee excels in multi-domain operations via $39.9M 95th Wing contract at Offutt AFB.
  • SBA Mentor-Protégé partnership with Tech7 boosts federal growth strategies.
  • Teamed with CAS for AFLCMC ISR/SOF Enterprise Agile Strategist support.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
May 22nd, 2025
Apogee Hires Global Dod Growth Expert Pete Brady As Vice President Of Growth

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee, a leading provider of defense and security solutions, announced the appointment of Pete Brady as Vice President (VP) of Growth. A distinguished global growth strategist and retired U.S. Army Officer, Brady brings more than 35 years of combined military and industry experience within the Department of Defense (DoD)

PR Newswire
Dec 13th, 2024
Joanne Spring Promoted To Vice President Of Finance And Accounting At Apogee

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee announced the promotion of Joanne Spring to Vice President of Finance and Accounting. Spring brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance and leadership and has played a vital role in shaping Apogee's financial strategy since joining the company in 2018

PR Newswire
Dec 12th, 2024
Stacey Bekker Named Director Of Project Control At Apogee

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee is proud to announce the promotion of Stacey Bekker to Director of Project Control, effective December 2024. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over a decade of expertise in federal contract accounting and auditing, Bekker brings a proven track record of driving financial performance and operational success to her new role

PR Newswire
Dec 3rd, 2024
Apogee Shifts David Hutchison To Chief Growth Officer Of Tech7 In Market-Differentiating Move Under The Sba Mentor-Protégé Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hutchison as the new Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of The Tech7 Company.  Since 2022, Apogee (mentor) and Tech7 (protégé) have been partnered under the Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP). During his tenure, Apogee successfully transitioned through the small business growth gates to become a premier services and solutions provider to the federal government. In this new role, Hutchison will leverage his experience at Apogee to drive Tech7 to new heights

Massachusetts Newswire
Nov 8th, 2024
Collaborative Agile Solutions (Cas) Provides Enterprise Agile Strategist Support To Isr/Sof Directorate

DAYTON, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS) has teamed with Apogee to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces (ISR/SOF) Directorate with Enterprise Agile Strategist Support. Working closely with Senior Leadership, CAS will lead the implementation of innovative efforts, aimed at improving current programmatic operations and achieving the organization’s vision for Digital Material Management (DMM).Through the formation of innovative IT strategies and process improvement roadmaps, CAS will enable the execution of a tailored strategy aimed at shaping and advocating the organization’s DMM vision, communicating its intent and demonstrating its value across the Directorate.About Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS):CAS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) uniquely crafted to provide operational insight into the application of Agile Project Management principles in a Department of Defense (DoD) program office. Through Agile training, coaching, and mentoring services, CAS works alongside product teams through the Agile transformation, tailoring training curriculum and services around specific organizational structures, projects, stakeholders, and challenges.About Apogee:Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO with regional offices nationwide, Apogee is a nimble and mission-driven organization committed to delivering proven U.S. defense and national security solutions. Apogee offers multi-domain expertise in digital transformation, science & technology, adaptive acquisition, and mission operations. Apogee is a government services platform company within Bernhard Capital Partners