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BTAS, Inc.

Senior Acquisition Specialist

BTAS, Inc., El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Senior Acquisition Specialist Location: El Segundo, CA Required Security Clearance: Active TS with SCI eligibility Position Type/Standard Work Hours: Full time, 40 hours

The Opportunity Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense’s (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation’s space assets.

Who We Are BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.

We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for projects and programs at any stage of the acquisition life cycle

Support program acquisition efforts in advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities

Advise and assist on cost, schedule, and performance issues

Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers

Support presentations of products to internal and external customers

Include documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, enabling concepts, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results using latest government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD)

Draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports for individual programs or portfolio upon government request

Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes and provide actionable recommendations

Assist in building and maintaining government risk programs including risk identification, process definition, and technical risk mitigation plans

Support government program manager in managing commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds

Perform earned value management and schedule analysis for program office defense contracts

Provide Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support including congressional reporting, fiscal year planning, continuing resolution management, unfunded requirement development and submittal, end-of-year funding actions, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development

Offer subject-matter expertise in Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Reviews to assess defense contractor cost and schedule performance using government-accepted practices

Maintain awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and assess programs based on identified risks

Combine and correlate program execution data with program baselines to maintain and update acquisition reports

Minimum Qualifications

MA/MS degree is required.

Requires 10 or more years’ experience in this type of position or program.

Must be highly knowledgeable in program management for highly classified space control systems, in particular managing the planning, programming, budgeting and execution of funds.

Must be highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support financial execution reviews and source selections.

Must be highly knowledgeable in the fields of Space Force financial management.

Requires prior program management or finance experience

Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not supervise the work of others.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

Travel Little if any travel is required.

Compensation / Salary Range BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

Salary Range: $111,000 - $221,000

Benefits A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.

EEO Statement BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.

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