Senior Acquisition Specialist

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Location : Huntsville, AL (On-Site / Office)

Required Security Clearance : Active TS with SCI eligibility

Position Type / Standard Work Hours : Full time, 40 hours

The Opportunity : Upon award, BTAS will fill 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 with a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teaming partners to achieve common goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice for all project stages to support the acquisition life cycle.
• Support program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration.
• Advise and assist on cost, schedule, and performance issues.
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for Government program managers.
• Support presentations of products to internal and external customers.
• Provide draft SME-level technical and / or programmatic status reports as requested.
• Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes.
• Assist in building and maintaining a Government risk program.
• Support the Government program manager with fund management and perform earned value management and schedule analysis.
• Provide PPBE support including congressional reporting, fiscal year planning, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development.
• Assist with reviewing and analyzing DoD program support packages.
• Participate in Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) surveillance reviews and provide evaluations.
• Maintain awareness of current program schedules and monitor acquisition implementation.
• Provide program assessments based on identified risks.
• Advise on technical engagements such as meetings, design reviews, and conferences.
• Assist integrated product teams and establish customer and Contractor interfaces.
• Assist the Government in executing source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4, including developing source selection documentation and reviewing proposal evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and / or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

BTAS 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.

AAP / 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.