Acquisition Support

Acquisition Support

This position will support multiple Space Systems Command 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.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for projects and programs at any acquisition life cycle stage
• Support program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance issues
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers
• Support presentation of products to internal and external customers
• Documentation 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 results
• Develop all work using latest applicable government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD)
• Provide draft SME-level technical and / or programmatic status reports of programs or portfolio as requested
• Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes and provide actionable recommendations
• Assist in building and maintaining government risk program including risk identification, process definition, and technical risk mitigation plans
• Support government program manager in managing commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds
• Perform earned value management and schedule analysis for program office defense contracts
• Understand 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) development
• Provide expertise in Integrated Baseline Reviews / Business Financial Reviews to assess defense contractor cost and schedule performance
• Maintain awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and assess programs based on identified risks
• Combine and correlate program execution data with program baselines to maintain and update acquisition reports
• Advise government program manager on technical engagements including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, video teleconferences, telecons, working groups, and informational meetings
• Maintain broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio
• Assist integrated product teams and working groups and establish customer and contractor interfaces
• Assist the government to execute source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4
• Coordinate functional meeting requests, develop source selection documentation (e.g., source selection plan, acquisition strategy, non-disclosure agreements), and review and draft proposal evaluations

Minimum Qualifications :

Supervisory 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 to operate 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 :

$108,000-$181,000 Annual Salary

BTAS 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.