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$125k–$165k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Discretionary annual performance bonus, Retirement plan
Posted 4d ago
Apply by Aug 2
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide expert advice to Program Managers and leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, and budgeting for space systems. Assist in the development of procurement documentation and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with mission requirements.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 14 years of related experience in defense acquisition and procurement. Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
Full job description
Overview
Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors.
At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers’ critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses.
Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications
Stellar Solutions has an opportunity for an Acquisition Support Specialist to support the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio in El Segundo, California.
This team provides systems acquisition 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.
In this position you will:
Provide expert advice to the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution and draft the necessary documentation (ESIS, ASP, ASD, J&A, Source Selection Strategy, etc.)
Provide Acquisition assistance to technical personnel involved in development of statement of work or data deliverable requirements for variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions (e.g., SOW, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)
Assist with contract negotiation, price reasonableness determination, administration, and termination procedures
Assist the contracting office in preparing contract modifications and supporting documentation for actions such as funding, award fee, period of performance extensions, and admin modifications
Develop and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02, and relevant DoD, AF, and Space Systems Command policies
Draft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selections
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements
Monitor & evaluate contractor performance for compliance with contract terms/conditions & ensures timely submission of contract deliverables
Required Skills and Education:
Bachelors degree and minimum of 14 years of related experience (4 years of additional experience may be used in lieu of degree) with:
Contracting regulations and procurement procedures
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 (TS 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 Qualifications:
Professional certification (e.g., PMI PMP)
Experience within the National Security Space domain
Experience working in development environment and, or U.S. Government weapons system program office
Security Clearance & Other Requirements:
Must have an in-scope security background investigation (TS 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
This position is full-time, on site in El Segundo, CA
Compensation:
The typical salary range for this position is USD $125,000 - $165,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, retirement plan and other benefits.
Deliverable(s)
Deliverables will be in the format of reports, briefings, spreadsheets, or other documents as directed by the Government, using government approved and/or mandated systems/software and processes governed by guidance/instructions/policy or direction.
Related keywords
Acquisition SupportProgram ManagementUS Space ForceSystems EngineeringDoDContractingBudgetingProcurementTS/SCISpace Domain AwarenessDoDI 5000.02Source SelectionStatement of WorkCDRLsNational Security SpacePMP
Satisfying customers’ critical needs while realizing our dream jobs
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Los Altos, CA
LinkedIn followers
5,272
Total funding
$14M
Stellar Solutions is an engineering services company providing end-to-end technical expertise and problem solving skills to significant national and international aerospace programs. We distinguish ourselves by satisfying our customers' critical needs on diverse projects, including defense-related intelligence projects, international telecommunications satellites, commercial imagery satellites and NASA's planetary and earth science missions.
Offices: 199 First St, Suite 210, Los Altos, CA 94022, US · 3800 N Lewiston St, Suite 450, Aurora, CO 80011, US · 14425 Penrose Place, Suite 400, Chantilly, VA 20151, US
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