SAIC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Logistics Lead to join a collaborative Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team defining the next generation of space communication systems in support of the United States Space Force (USSF). You will play a critical role in shaping the sustainment and supportability of advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

SAIC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Logistics Lead to join a collaborative Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team defining the next generation of space communication systems in support of the United States Space Force (USSF). You will play a critical role in shaping the sustainment and supportability of advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

In this role, you will lead acquisition logistics planning, execution, and integration activities across a multidisciplinary engineering team. You will also participate in and lead technical working groups focused on identifying risks, closing requirements gaps, and driving program decisions that support mission readiness and long-term system supportability

Key Responsibilities:

Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems
Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards
Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections
Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management
Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals
Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions
Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD programs
ServIdentifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations
Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs
Performs analysis of program business cases and risk assessments
Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager
Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)es as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies

Secret clearance is required for this position
Bachelor’s Degree in related science field (i.e. systems engineering, software engineering, etc.), Nine (9) years of applicable of engineering
Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

DESIRED:

Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs
Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection
Experience with Confluence and JIRA
Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM

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