Senior Acquisition Specialist at USmax Corporation

El Segundo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Acquisition Planning, Lifecycle Support, Cost Integration, Schedule Management, Performance Baselines, Risk Monitoring, Executive Reporting, Task Coordination, Process Improvement, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Project Management Tools, Earned Value Management, Budget Integration

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

USmax Corporation is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Directorate Systems Delta. The Acquisition Specialist will provide hands-on support to program managers and government leadership, driving acquisition planning, milestone preparation, and accurate reporting across the acquisition lifecycle. Duties and Responsibilities * Acquisition Planning and Lifecycle Support 1. Support program acquisition planning, including documentation preparation and milestone review packages. 2. Assist with development and refinement of acquisition strategies and reporting templates. 3. Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely documentation of acquisition phases. * Cost, Schedule, and Baseline Integration 1. Integrate program data into cost, schedule, and performance baselines to maintain alignment with mission requirements. 2. Monitor progress against baselines and flag risks to program leadership. 3. Support executive reporting with clear, actionable information for decision-making. * Tasking and Coordination 1. Respond to acquisition-related taskers with accurate, timely inputs. 2. Consolidate technical and programmatic inputs into coherent packages for leadership review. 3. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are complete, audit-ready, and compliant with standards. * Process Improvement 1. Recommend improvements to streamline acquisition workflows and reporting. 2. Apply disciplined schedule management and budget oversight practices to improve program execution. Minimum Qualifications: * 10+ years of acquisition or program management experience supporting defense or federal programs. * Strong understanding of acquisition lifecycle phases, planning, and milestone preparation. * Demonstrated ability to integrate cost, schedule, and performance data into baselines. * Excellent analytical and communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports. * Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and project management tools. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred. * Experience with earned value management (EVM), scheduling, and budget/POM integration desirable. * Prior experience supporting Space Force, Air Force, or DoD acquisition organizations strongly preferred. Security Clearance Requirements: * Current DoD Secret clearance Work Location / Schedule: * This position is hybrid, with regular onsite presence at Los Angeles AFB combined with telework flexibility. Travel Requirements:  * Minimal travel (

Responsibilities

The Senior Acquisition Specialist will support program managers and government leadership in acquisition planning, milestone preparation, and reporting throughout the acquisition lifecycle. They will also integrate program data into cost, schedule, and performance baselines while monitoring progress and flagging risks.