Senior Acquisition Specialist

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Location: El Segundo, CA

Required Security Clearance: Active TS with SCI eligibility

Position Type/Standard Work Hours: Full time, 40 hours

The 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 technical support for space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and program management throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support acquisition efforts for advanced technology, concept development, and system integration.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance to assist government decision-making.
• Draft and revise acquisition documentation, including JCIDS documents, Acquisition Strategies, Concept of Operations, Technical/System Requirements, and other program-related materials, ensuring compliance with the latest government standards (e.g., MIL-STD).
• Prepare technical and programmatic reports on individual programs or the overall portfolio in coordination with government program managers.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance acquisition efficiency, reduce risks, and improve technical, organizational, or programmatic aspects. Support risk management and mitigation planning.
• Assist with financial management, including tracking obligations, expenditures, and funding distribution for classified programs. Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), congressional reporting, fiscal year planning, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development.
• Perform earned value management and schedule analysis to assess program contractor cost and performance. Support Integrated Baseline Reviews and Business Financial Reviews.
• Monitor program schedules and acquisitions, report requirement shortfalls, and maintain updated acquisition reports by correlating execution data with program baselines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with program management for ACAT-like weapon systems, in particular managing the planning, programming, budgeting and execution of funds
• Highly knowledgeable in the fields of Space Force financial management
• Prior program management or finance experience
• At least 10 years' experience in this type of position or program is required. MA/MS or MBA degree required; however, a BA/BS degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program. The Materiel Leader may also waive the MA/MS requirement.

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: BTAS adheres 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: $114,000 - $260,000 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.