Launch Acquisition Specialist

SAIC · El Segundo

SAIC’s TWILIGHT program is seeking you, our next Launch Acquisition Specialist who possesses a working knowledge of the Department of Defense major systems acquisition process and provides expert advice and technical evaluations to enable the launch of critical national assets. Addresses both future mission acquisition strategy and maintenance of on-going contracts. Supports cradle-to-grave launch and launch support activities. Navigates challenges associated with multiple launch service providers and appropriate separation of proprietary information while maintaining focus on integration of requirements to assure compatibility across multiple launch systems.

Our TWILIGHT team is at the forefront of advising and assisting the government through the full lifecycle of launch systems acquisition that enables launch and mission success. We work out of our sunny El Segundo, California office.

• Specific responsibilities include:

Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution
Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from applicable government instructions, regulations and policies
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to evaluate progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements
Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring
Advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports
Support launch vehicle contractor reviews to assess progress and issues in meeting mission requirements
Advise on contract management activities for ECP forecasting and implementation, award fee evaluation and contractor overs

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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