Enter a job title or keyword

Acquisition Specialist

Space Systems Integration

Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 160000 - 210000

Posted: 24 April 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Acquisition Specialist for a role in El Segundo CA.

Role and 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 DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework and relevant DoD AF and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess 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.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and or Contracts management within the Department of Defense.
Experience with the:
- Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.
- Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
- Planning Programing Budget and Execution process.
Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master Degree in Business Management technical management and/or engineering.
Professional certifications (e.g. PMI PMP).
Experience in the National Security Space and or the Space Control mission area.

$160000 - $210000 a year

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

#ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs

Required Experience:

Apply Now