Acquisition Program Strategist

General information Requisition # R67335 Locations USA-CA-El Segundo Posting Date 04/24/2026 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time Description & Requirements Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a motivated and customer-oriented Acquisition Program Strategist to join our team in El Segundo, CA . The Acquisition Program Strategist will help protect our national security by assisting in all aspects of Government acquisition processes, contract business support, and contract analysis. This role is essential for navigating complex procurement lifecycles and ensuring that mission-critical requirements are translated into executable contracts. You will act as a technical and strategic advisor, developing documentation that bridges the gap between high-level mission needs and detailed contractual execution for the Space Force. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Developing, technically assessing, and updating program and project deliverables, including all required contract documentation Creating draft government acquisition strategies, requests for proposals (RFPs), and supporting documentation for formal government review Assisting in all aspects of Government acquisition processes and contract business support, including documenting recommendations for contract submittals Performing technical evaluations of Basis of Estimates (BOE) in proposals and drafting sole source Justification & Approval (J&A) memoranda Drafting Acquisition Strategy plans, Performance Work Statements (PWS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) summaries, and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) Developing incentive plans, financing plans, proposal instructions, and evaluation criteria to ensure robust procurement outcomes Providing analyses and recommendations for program reporting, configuration control, action tracking, and coordination of the documentation review process Integrating program tasks and providing technical assessments for post-RFP release activities, including sole source fact-finding and negotiations support

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree 9+ years of experience in Program Management, Acquisitions, or Contracting in relevant fields 2+ years of specific experience in NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA, or industry equivalent space systems Strong background in government weapon systems acquisitions or government contracting processes

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Business or a related field Active DoD Secret security clearance Proven ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams and lead technical assessments in high-pressure environments Excellent analytical and communication skills with experience presenting complex acquisition data to senior leadership

Clearance Requirements:

Active DoD Secret clearance to start, position requires a

TS/SCI Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The projected compensation range for this position is $109,000.00-$181,500.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.