Senior Acquisition Consultant

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in our support to the US Space Force (HQ USSF) COMSATCOM Office. Our team provides high quality, comprehensive and diversified expert support services to deliver and integrate a transformative COMSATCOM business model into an overarching SATCOM enterprise environment. We are seeking a Senior Acquisition Consultant to provide strategic acquisition guidance and subject matter expertise to COMSATCOM customers and requirements. Job duties include:

Responsibilities

• Advise HQ USSF on acquisition strategies as the COMSATCOM market evolves.
• Serve as the lead liaison between the HQ USSF contracting office and user organizations to identify all acquisition requirements are captured, and provide planning assistance in developing an end-to-end solution to satisfy operational requirements.
• Provide oversight in the development of acquisition plans in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 7.1 to identify all acquisition milestones and establish and delineate the acquisition strategies.
• Coordinate with systems engineers to ensure technical requirements are achievable.
• Ensure the procurement strategies are achievable for the intended results and in accordance with the FARs and guidelines.
• Lead the development of performance metrics to establish a performance based contractual relationship with potential industry partners.
• Draft contractual modifications, as required by Government Contracting Officers.
• Create effective and prompt written communications.
• Communicate verbally with all levels of the organization.
• Monitor procurement milestones and make certain deadlines are met.
• Assist the Government with responding to industry communications, including, industry days, questions and answers, and requests for clarification.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Government acquisition; 
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Secret Clearance Required. #qinetiqclearedjob
• Skilled in Microsoft Office software.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with program/project management operations preferred.
• Knowledge of COMSATCOM provider business models preferred.
• Experience with satellite systems and Satellite Communications (SATCOM) requirements-based planning and service provisioning.
• Experience with program/project management operations.
• Knowledge of COMSATCOM provider business models.
• Master’s Degree.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) Certification.
• TS/SCI is preferred.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $91,350- $116,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.