Space Acquisition SME - Aurora, United States - OBXtek

Description

Responsibilities

OBXtek is recruiting for a Space Acquisition SME for the Acquisition Delta Global Positioning Systems (CGV), Space Systems Command. This position will provide acquisition support to the Global Position System (GPS) offices; GPS Block III and GPS Block IIIF satellites. You will support the Military Communication & Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (MilCom & PNT) Directorate.

MilCom & PNT is responsible for meeting a broad range of acquisition capabilities and executing effective and responsive integrated program management of space-related research, development, production, and lifecycle acquisition activities.

This position interacts with civilian Division Chief and Directorate leadership daily. The individual will provide personnel management support to Space Force customers in El Segundo, CA. Key duties associated with this position include:

• Support the development, procurement, data collection, usage, modification/enhancement, implementation, integration, testing, documentation, verification, validation, protection and maintenance of tools, processes, guidelines, methodologies, models, simulations, databases, web sites, reports and applications to support the execution of the acquisition and sustainment programs.
• Assist with business operations by extracting program specific information, assessments, analysis, and reviews.
• Analyze and advise on various phases of the planning, programming, budgeting and execution process for specific programs.
• Develop, maintain, and update instructions, implementation guides, charters, and standardized processes.
• Apply critical thinking and experience to develop solutions for our customer's most challenging issues.
• Build weekly reports and briefings.
• Create documents and staff packages.
• Understand Department of Defense, Air Force, and Space Force organizations, processes, procedures, instructions, and guidance.
• Support customer meetings, which includes providing read-ahead materials, drafting meeting minutes, and tracking assigned action items.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000k/year

Qualifications

US Citizen and possession of a current Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Statistics required
• 15 or more years of extensive, relevant experience working on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program
• APDP Level III or equivalent is required.
• Excels in advising, improvising, optimizing, and making thorough recommendations to Government Senior Leaders
• Expertise using MS Office applications and DoD, Air Force, and/or Space Force tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in business desired (Master's Degree in an unrelated field requires an additional 2 years of relevant experience or relevant Professional Certification)

Security Clearance

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People...Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law