Acquisition Manager/SME

Job Requirements Chantilly, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) $190,000 - $220,000 Job Description Top Skills' Details Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Operations Research, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in acquisition management, acquisition planning, program integration, or related DoD support. Expert knowledge of tasker management tools and processes, including TMT and ETMS. Experience preparing executive-level staffing packages. Knowledge of DoD budgetary principles, acquisition processes, and analytical methods. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in time-sensitive environments. Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, NRO, or national security space organizations. Experience supporting Program Executive Office or headquarters-level acquisition environments. Job Description Support the Material Leader with acquisition planning for the SBST mission area. Coordinate with multidisciplinary DoD technical teams and defense contractors. Evaluate program and acquisition documentation for compliance with DoD, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force policies. Conduct market research and provide acquisition strategy recommendations. Support the organization and operation of Integrated Product Teams. Analyze program progress against plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Manage taskers using TMT, ETMS, and related systems. Prepare, review, proofread, and route electronic Staff Summary Sheets and senior-leader staffing packages. Track suspense actions and provide status updates to leadership. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, NRO, or national security space organizations. Experience supporting Program Executive Office or headquarters-level acquisition environments. Employee Value Proposition (EVP) Exposure to senior government leadership and strategic decision-making Opportunity to operate as a trusted technical advisor rather than a traditional contractor role Broad visibility across the entire system lifecycle and multiple mission domains (space, ground, data) Ability to shape architecture, performance, and risk posture of a major program Work Environment High-visibility, fast-paced program with mission urgency Collaborative environment across government, primes, and industry partners Technically rigorous and intellectually challenging work Emphasis on independent thinking, critical analysis, and leadership-level communication Blend of engineering depth and strategic advisory responsibility group id: 10105424 N Name Hidden Recruiter Apply now