Senior Acquisition Specialist

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space Systems Group, part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force's Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), which is one of the three designated USSF Field Commands. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations that are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!

SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Acquisition Specialist.

The Space Systems Command Space Systems Integration Office (SSC/BZ) is responsible for supporting and integrating current and future space acquisition programs, responding to warfighter requirements, evaluating emerging technologies, and communicating with international, commercial, and inter-agency partners. The successful candidate will provide direct support to BZ leadership and their staff as a member of the Directorate Acquisition Group (DAG).

The SSC/BZ DAG tracks and manages communication products, taskers, and the Directorate's highest priority efforts. You will be in the premier space acquisition organization responsible for delivering space-based capabilities and effects to our warfighters and allied partners.

Key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:

Apply critical thinking and experience to develop solutions for our customer's most challenging issues.
• Develop reports, briefings, and other communication products that summarize accomplishments, cost, schedule, technical performance risks, and issues.
• Manage information requests, inquiries, and tasks through completion to include coordinating with internal/external stakeholders and staffing products for review/approval to Directorate leadership.
• Perform research and analysis that summarizes relevant issues, incorporates policy and guidance, addresses government, industry, and international partner perspectives to provide recommendations and/or potential courses of action.
• Review, coordinate, and facilitate the security and policy review of information for public release.

Required qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• BS/BA in a relevant field
• 10+ years of experience supporting Air Force, Space Force, and/or DoD acquisition programs
• Understanding/experience with DoD acquisition regulation, guidance, and activities to include milestones, documentation, planning, programming, budget and execution requirements
• Understanding of latest SSC, Space Force, and DoD directives and initiatives
• Understanding of the Military Decision-Making Process
• Experience using tools, repositories, and databases including SharePoint, Livelink, Excel, Access, Project,
  Task Management Tool (TMT), and PowerPoint. Demonstrated proficiency with written and verbal communications and critical thinking

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. California salary pay range: 150k-190k