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Job Description
Acquisition Analyst – SSC/S5
Job Locations
US-CA-El Segundo
US-CA-El Segundo
| ID | 2022-16017 |
Category | Program Management |
Security Clearance Requirement | Secret |
Type | Regular Full-Time |
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best!
SPA has an immediate need for an Acquisition Analyst. Salary range is 140k-250k.
Responsibilities
The Space Systems Integration Office (SSC/BZ) is responsible for supporting and integrating current and future space acquisition programs, responding to warfighter requirements, evaluating emerging technologies, and communicating with international, commercial, and inter-agency partners. The successful candidate will provide direct acquisition support to the Senior Executive Service (SES) Deputy Director, who, as the SSC/S5, is responsible for enterprise requirements, capability integration, and strategy.
Description of duties
This position interacts with Space Systems Command and BZ leadership and their staff on a daily basis. This position provides on-site acquisition support to Space Force customers in El Segundo, CA. You will be in the premier space acquisition organization responsible for delivering space-based capabilities and effects to our warfighters and allied partners. Key duties associated with this position include:
- Develop strategic briefings and reports that summarize technical and programmatic risks, issues, and accomplishments;
- Manage information requests, inquiries, and tasks through completion;
- Perform research and analysis that summarize relevant issues, incorporate policy and guidance, address government, industry, and international partner perspectives to provide recommendations and/or potential courses of action;
- Support customer meetings, which includes producing read-ahead materials, drafting meeting minutes, and tracking assigned action items.
Apply critical thinking and experience to develop solutions for our customer’s most challenging issues;
Qualifications
Required qualifications
- US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance
- Completion of an Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 7+ years of acquisition-related experience supporting Space and/or DoD programs
- APDP Level II certification, PMP certification, or ability to obtain PMP certification
- Experience using DoD, Air Force, and/or Space Force tools and applications to include MS Office applications and software
Preferred qualifications
- Completion of a Master’s degree in a related field
- 12+ years of relevant experience
- APDP Level III certification and/or PMP certification
SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
