Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief

SABG is seeking an Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief to provide senior acquisition management and advisory support to Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SZ). The Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief will support the Government in managing and aligning portfolio acquisition activities, manpower, funding, requirements, contracts, milestones, and key decision points across a complex portfolio of classified and unclassified space programs. The position will provide senior-level analysis, recommendations, coordination, and issue resolution in support of acquisition strategy, program execution, and leadership decision-making.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Travel: N/A

JOB TITLE: Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

LOCATION: El Segundo, CA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• • Advise and assist SSC/SZ leadership and program managers on acquisition planning, execution, and portfolio management activities
• • Provide recommendations for effective alignment of portfolio acquisitions, manpower, funding, requirements, and program objectives
• • Coordinate and resolve program issues and facilitate communication and integration among Government organizations, mission partners, contractors, and other stakeholders
• • Identify and minimize interface and integration issues across acquisition and sustainment activities
• • Maintain, update, and analyze acquisition forecasts covering current and future contract efforts, milestones, and key decision points
• • Identify acquisition forecast disconnects, deficiencies, schedule risks, and other issues and provide recommendations for resolution
• • Incorporate force design, operational imperatives, combatant command integrated priority lists, and future force-shaping inputs into acquisition planning and recommendations
• • Support development, review, coordination, and execution of acquisition strategies and related acquisition documentation
• • Support acquisition planning and requirements development across the system life cycle
• • Advise Government leadership on cost, schedule, performance, and acquisition tradeoffs
• • Support program management reviews, leadership engagements, and other high-visibility acquisition activities
• • Prepare and coordinate acquisition briefings, reports, analyses, decision materials, and executive-level correspondence
• • Support high-visibility engagements and taskers, including activities involving senior Government leadership and congressional-level engagements
• • Coordinate acquisition-related activities with internal SSC organizations, mission partners, and external stakeholders
• • Support integrated product teams, working groups, and other cross-functional acquisition forums
• • Assist with source-selection activities appropriate for contractor support, including development of acquisition documentation, source-selection plans, acquisition strategies, and proposal evaluation materials
• • Support acquisition and sustainment activities throughout the program life cycle, including planning, development, execution, transition, and sustainment
• • Provide timely acquisition analysis, recommendations, briefings, reports, and other products in support of Government decision-making

SUPERVISION: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• • MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university
• • 20 years of relevant experience, including significant experience supporting space programs
• • PMT 4010 Certificate (or predecessor course), demonstrating qualification to support DoD ACAT I and II acquisition programs
• • Demonstrated experience supporting complex DoD acquisition programs, preferably ACAT I and II programs within the space domain
• • Experience supporting acquisition planning, program execution, requirements development, and coordination of complex Government programs
• • Experience integrating cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements information to support acquisition decisions
• • Experience developing and reviewing acquisition strategies, program documentation, briefings, reports, and executive-level decision materials
• • Experience coordinating across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners to identify issues, assess impacts, develop recommendations, and coordinate resolution
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior Government leadership
• • Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting classified space acquisition programs

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• • Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• • Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• • Proficiency with DoD acquisition, cost, requirements, and reporting systems, including Cost and Requirements System (C&RS), MAR reporting software, and Task Management Tool (TMT)

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS: SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@sabg.com.

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with SABG, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@sabg.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Once you complete all the steps we are notified of your completed application, and we will review. For individuals who meet the requirements of the position, we will contact you and arrange next steps in the interview process.

Job Link: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/SABGLLC.careers?ShowJob=906115010

SALARY RANGE: $145,000-$185,000

Compensation at SABG is determined based on factors such as the role's requirements, education, certifications, skills, experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Final compensation is based on the specific qualifications and circumstances of each candidate.

SABG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled