Technology Acquisition Specialist and Systems EngineerThe Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in modernizing Satellite Communication (SATCOM) systems? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to transition emerging technologies into acquisition programs makes you an integral part of delivering enhanced solutions to the warfighter.As a Technology Acquisition Specialist on our team, you’ll work with DoW acquisition program managers and industry partners developing cutting edge technology to bring innovative technical solutions to existing DoW programs. You’ll also participate in the development of new technologies by supporting government oversight of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). You'll use your technical acumen to understand existing program needs and how emerging technologies can meet those needs. You'll use written and verbal communication to convey those solutions and implementation strategies to stakeholders.Join us. The world can't wait.You Have: 2+ years of experience supporting or owning project management for U.S. military acquisitions, within organizations such as the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, or U.S. NavyKnowledge of U.S. military acquisition processes, project management, and contract management for system acquisitionAbility to manage multiple small projects, including interfacing with the performing company’s management personnel, managing contracts, schedules, and progress reports, and continuously performing analysis to predict the likelihood of success within schedule and budgetAbility to comprehend SATCOM technical requirements and their impact on the warfighter’s missionAbility to communicate to stakeholders how SATCOM technical solutions meet warfighter needsAbility to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goalsAbility to communicate effectively with senior military and civilian personnel within a DoW environmentAbility to travel up to 10% of the timeSecret clearance Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience with DoW acquisitions or technology startups, or Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience with DoW acquisitions or technology startupsNice If You Have:Experience in the management of science and technology (S&T) projects such as SBIR grants, federally-funded laboratory or academic research, venture capital funded technology or product development, or similar research and development (R&D) activitiesKnowledge of DoW budget planning and financial management processesKnowledge of military and commercial satellite-based communications systems, missions, and operationsKnowledge of satellite navigation systems such as GPS, Galileo, or BeiDouPossession of excellent verbal and written communication skillsTS/SCI clearance PMP, INCOSE ASEP or CSEP, DoW Program Management Level-Practitioner or Advanced, or DoW Engineering and Technical Management Level-Practitioner CertificationsClearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. 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