Acquisition Specialist

Science Applications International Corp

El Segundo, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,001–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acquisition Strategy, Acquisitions Management, Adjudication, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Category Management, Contract Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Science, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), DoD Acquisitions, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Financial Reporting, Fortune 500 Customers, Funding, Government, Government Acquisitions, Government Funding, Information Technology & Information Systems, Power Management, Professional Services, Program Planning, Project Evaluation, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Rapid Prototyping, Risk Analysis, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), Status Reports, System Lifecycle, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance, Work From Home
LOCATION
El Segundo, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Acquisition Specialist

Job ID: 2611971

Location: El Segundo, CA, United States

Date Posted: Apr 29, 2026

Category: Program Management

Subcategory: Project Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% 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 Support 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 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 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 5 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.

You will wow us even more if you have these 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: $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 Fortune 500 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, civilian, and intelligence 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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Science Applications International Corp

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
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