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  • Senior Acquisition Specialist

  • BTAS
  • El Segundo, California 90245 United States View Map

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Join to apply for the Senior Acquisition Specialist role at BTAS, Inc.5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Acquisition Specialist role at BTAS, Inc.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.POSITION: Senior Acquisition SpecialistLOCATION: El Segundo, CAREQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:TS with SCI eligibilityPOSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS:Full time, 40 hoursTHE OPPORTUNITY:Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets.WHO WE ARE:BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for projects and programs at any acquisition life cycle stageSupport program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activitiesAdvise and assist on cost, schedule, and performance issuesRevise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managersSupport presentation of products to internal and external customersDocumentation includes Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, enabling concepts, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis resultsDevelop work using latest applicable government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD)Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports for individual programs or portfolio as requestedIdentify improvement areas in acquisition processesProvide recommendations and execute tasks to reduce riskAssist in building and maintaining a government risk program including risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plansSupport government program manager in managing commitments, obligations, and expenditures of fundsPerform earned value management and schedule analysis for program office defense contractsUnderstand distribution of classified funding and provide Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support including congressional reporting, fiscal year planning, continuing resolution management, unfunded requirement development and submittal, end-of-year funding actions, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) developmentProvide subject matter expertise for Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Reviews to assess defense contractor cost and schedule performance issues using government-accepted best practices and guidelinesMaintain awareness of current program scheduleMonitor acquisition implementationReport requirement shortfallsProvide program assessment based on identified risksCombine and correlate program execution data with program baselines to maintain and update acquisition reportsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with program management for ACAT-like weapon systems, in particular managing the planning, programming, budgeting and execution of fundsHighly knowledgeable in the fields of Space Force financial managementPrior program management or finance experienceExperience with building acquisition strategies and programmatic documentationRequires 10 or more years' experience in this type of position or programBA/BS degree is requiredSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position does not supervise the work of others.WORK ENVIRONMENT:This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able tooperate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.TRAVEL:Little if any travel is required.OTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE:BTASadheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.SALARY RANGE:$111,000 - $221,000 Annual SalaryBTAS BENEFITS:A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.AAP / EEO STATEMENT:BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Business Development and SalesIndustries Defense & SpaceReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at BTAS, Inc. by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Acquisition Specialist” roles. 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Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Acquisition Specialist role at BTAS, Inc.5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Acquisition Specialist role at BTAS, Inc.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.POSITION: Senior Acquisition SpecialistLOCATION: El Segundo, CAREQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:TS with SCI eligibilityPOSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS:Full time, 40 hoursTHE OPPORTUNITY:Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets.WHO WE ARE:BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for projects and programs at any acquisition life cycle stageSupport program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activitiesAdvise and assist on cost, schedule, and performance issuesRevise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managersSupport presentation of products to internal and external customersDocumentation includes Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, enabling concepts, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis resultsDevelop work using latest applicable government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD)Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports for individual programs or portfolio as requestedIdentify improvement areas in acquisition processesProvide recommendations and execute tasks to reduce riskAssist in building and maintaining a government risk program including risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plansSupport government program manager in managing commitments, obligations, and expenditures of fundsPerform earned value management and schedule analysis for program office defense contractsUnderstand distribution of classified funding and provide Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support including congressional reporting, fiscal year planning, continuing resolution management, unfunded requirement development and submittal, end-of-year funding actions, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) developmentProvide subject matter expertise for Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Reviews to assess defense contractor cost and schedule performance issues using government-accepted best practices and guidelinesMaintain awareness of current program scheduleMonitor acquisition implementationReport requirement shortfallsProvide program assessment based on identified risksCombine and correlate program execution data with program baselines to maintain and update acquisition reportsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with program management for ACAT-like weapon systems, in particular managing the planning, programming, budgeting and execution of fundsHighly knowledgeable in the fields of Space Force financial managementPrior program management or finance experienceExperience with building acquisition strategies and programmatic documentationRequires 10 or more years' experience in this type of position or programBA/BS degree is requiredSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position does not supervise the work of others.WORK ENVIRONMENT:This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able tooperate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.TRAVEL:Little if any travel is required.OTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE:BTASadheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.SALARY RANGE:$111,000 - $221,000 Annual SalaryBTAS BENEFITS:A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.AAP / EEO STATEMENT:BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Business Development and SalesIndustries Defense & SpaceReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at BTAS, Inc. by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Acquisition Specialist” roles. 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