Position Title: Acquisition Specialist
Location: St. Louis, MO
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI required
TRIAEM is seeking a results-driven Acquisition Specialist to lead high-visibility initiatives supporting government acquisition strategy and mission-critical capability development. This role requires strategic engagement across multiple directorates, providing expert guidance on acquisition planning, technical lifecycle management, and execution frameworks aligned to national GEOINT priorities.
You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering actionable insights and direction on acquisition lifecycle processes, engineering integration, and strategic planning efforts in support of evolving operational requirements.
Lead cross-functional coordination efforts for developing and enhancing operational capabilities across the enterprise.
Offer expert-level advice on acquisition strategies, lifecycle program management, and system modernization planning.
Provide oversight and guidance in project financials, risk assessments, technical planning, and schedule control to drive optimal program performance.
Draft and manage key acquisition documentation including interagency agreements, funding requests, and technical scopes of work.
Translate mission objectives into executable program roadmaps while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and strategic priorities.
Engage stakeholders—both domestic and international—to communicate program direction, identify risks, and drive collaborative solutions.
Ensure accuracy and alignment of acquisition plans, CONOPS, architecture products, and system roadmaps with mission outcomes.
Apply lean and agile methodologies (including SAFe) to streamline program delivery, increase efficiency, and reduce time to capability.
Contribute to strategic decision-making processes, POM and budget planning, and IT portfolio integration.
Maintain accurate records and documentation using approved program management systems and collaboration tools.
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a current SSBI.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Experience:
At least 5 years of professional experience.
Minimum 2 years in acquisition or program management, with direct experience overseeing cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
Certifications: One of the following is required:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management
Equivalent experience in project management methodologies and tools
Strong background in cost estimation, pricing analysis, and financial planning.
Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community acquisition frameworks.
Experience managing a variety of contract types (e.g., CPFF, CPAF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ).
Applied knowledge of Agile, SAFe, and Lean Six Sigma practices.
Proven success blending Agile and Waterfall approaches for program execution and transition-to-operations.
Familiarity with geospatial intelligence operations and mission requirements.
Experience performing technical validation and verification to ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards.
Understanding of Configuration Management (CM) practices within the IC or DoD.
Ability to develop and assess system-level roadmaps, perform AoAs (Analysis of Alternatives), and guide technical work scopes toward operational success.