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Senior Acquisition Lead

Astrion

El Segundo, California

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$162,000–$190,000 Per Year
SKILLS
ACAT (Risk Management), Acquisition Professional Development Program Certification (APDP), Acquisition Strategy, Acquisitions Management, Advanced Extremely High Frequency System (AEHF), Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Budgeting, Business Case, Contract Management, Contract Processing, DoD Acquisitions, Documentation, Financial Management, Government, Integration Testing, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Satellite Communications, Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Software Engineering, Solicitation Planning, Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Engineering, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Wideband Gapfiller Satellites (WGS)
LOCATION
El Segundo, California
POSTED
19 days ago
Overview:

Senior Acquisition Lead
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA (On-site)

JOB STATUS: Full Time 
CLEARANCE: Secret (active or ability to obtain)
SALARY: $162,000 – $190,000

 

 

Astrion is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to join our MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team, supporting the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). This role provides senior-level expertise in acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) systems.

As a trusted advisor to government leadership, you will shape acquisition strategies, guide source selections, resolve program risks, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive mission success.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years of acquisition/program management experience in DoD programs.
  • Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, contracting, and financial management.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with ability to brief senior leaders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

  • Experience managing ACAT I–III programs.
  • Prior role as an advisor/evaluator in a source selection.
  • Familiarity with Confluence, JIRA, and modern collaboration tools.
  • Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, PMP, or PgMP.
  • Experience with MILSATCOM systems (AEHF, EPS, WGS, Tactical SATCOM, COMSATCOM).
  • Experience working with military and DoD civilian clients.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Advise government program managers and senior Space Force leaders on acquisition strategies, contracting, and budgeting.
  • Provide expertise in software and space system acquisition, including classified ACAT programs.
  • Develop and coordinate documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards, source selections, and solicitation planning (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, etc.).
  • Lead and mentor acquisition and systems engineering professionals.
  • Conduct schedule management, risk assessments, and business case analyses for DoD programs.
  • Draft and deliver briefings, reports, and strategic communications to leadership.
  • Identify program execution challenges and propose strategic solutions.

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About the Company

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Astrion

We are the transformative evolution of two prominent government services firms, ERC and Oasis Systems, each bringing with them a rich legacy of dedicated service to our nation’s Defense and Federal communities.

The company brings together 2,800 employees focused on Cybersecurity, Digital Solutions, Mission Support, and Systems Engineering serving customers in more than 36 states across the U.S. with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA.

Our resources, deep expertise, and adaptable solutions will enable us to scale and expand development and engineering capabilities for Defense and Federal communities.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
https://astrion.us/about-us/

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