Acquisition Specialist

Acquisition Specialist

Job ID: 2613691

Location: El Segundo, CA, United States

Date Posted: Jun 16, 2026

Category: Program Management

Subcategory: Project Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC''s Horizon program is seeking you, our latest Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. Space Forces mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command''s Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power and Battle Management, Command, Control and Communications weapon system portfolios. We work out of our El Segundo, California office.

The Horizon program is supporting Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts that have a background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition process. Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs that are intended to protect and defend the Nation''s most valuable space assets. Our team is at the forefront of the advising and assisting the Government throughout the full lifecycle of systems acquisition processes that enable in most instances, rapid fielding to meet warfighter needs.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.

Qualifications

This is you:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and ten (10) years or more in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense. Or Masters and eight (8) years of applicable experience.

• Experience with the following:

• Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.

• Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.

• Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process.

• Authored statements of work, CDRLs, award fee plans, technical evaluations, etc.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting.

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong briefing and writing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.

• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).

• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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