Acquisition Specialist

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ERROR Invalid launcher labelkey Back to Search Results >Previous Opportunity >Next Opportunity >Acquisition Specialist Job ID: T2602005 Location: El Segundo, CA, United States Date Posted: Mar 8, 2026 Category: Program Management Subcategory: Project Analyst Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI Clearance Level: Must Be Able to Obtain TSSCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: On-Site Benefits: Click here Share mail Apply Now >Apply Now >

Job Description Description: SAICs Horizon program is seeking our latest Acquisition Support Specialist to support the U.S. Space Forces mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Commands Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power and Battle Management Command Control and Communications weapon system portfolios. We work out of our sunny 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 Nations 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:

• Bachelors degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or Contracts management within the Department of Defense.
• Experience with the Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.
• Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
• Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process.
• 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.

Desired Skills:

• Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP).
• Experience in the National Security Space and/or the Space Control mission area. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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