Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Apogee has an exciting opportunity for an Acquisition Specialist in Support of the United States Space Force; Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications (MilComm) and Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Directorate. As an Acquisition Analyst you will provide critical support to senior leadership through coordinated visitor engagements, high-quality communication products, and comprehensive acquisition reporting. The role ensures smooth execution of official visits, develops clear and accurate messaging for internal and external audiences, and produces data-driven acquisition reports that inform leadership decision-making. You will excel in coordination, communication, analysis, and attention to detail across fast-paced DoD and Space Force program environments.

****Contingent Upon Contract Award and will be located at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA****

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all PEO organization visit requests, timelines, and communication between visitors and host organizations.
• Review, distribute, and track visit documentation to ensure timely and compliant processing.
• Ensure all visit packages meet MilComm & PNT Directorate, Air Force, Space Force, and DoD requirements.
• Research, draft, and edit speeches, articles, and testimony related to directorate missions and initiatives.
• Gather and verify information from diverse sources to ensure accuracy and relevance in communications.
• Analyze communication needs and recommend content, messaging tone, and structure for various audiences.
• Coordinate with government personnel to maintain consistency of internal and external messaging.
• Organize written products for clarity, logical flow, and technical accuracy.
• Conduct additional research as needed to enhance the style, grammar, and effectiveness of communication products.
• Prepare and integrate graphics, visuals, and supporting materials for presentations.
• Review and process information proposed for public release, ensuring compliance and obtaining PEO approval.
• Draft executive summaries and program overviews capturing major issues, milestones, and program health.
• Track cost, schedule, and technical risks while identifying trends, mitigation strategies, and critical paths.
• Consolidate data from multiple sources to produce accurate acquisition reports (WAR, MAR, SAR, DAES, APB, MTA, etc.).
• Verify accuracy and consistency of data in government systems, report discrepancies, and coordinate approvals before submission.
• Maintain and update program points of contact lists to ensure accurate and current reporting inputs.
• Integrate program performance data with established baselines to assess execution and compliance.
• Support cross-functional coordination to ensure acquisition reporting products reflect unified, directorate-wide information.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience to include:

• Experience producing high-quality communication products for internal/external audiences
• Experience developing comprehensive data-driven acquisition reporting
• Experience in providing smooth execution of official visits.

Preferred Experience:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in acquisition program/project management or business operations

Additional InformationLocation:  Los Angeles Air Force Base, CAOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-SiteTravel: 10%

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