Space Systems Acquisition Director

The Space Systems Acquisition Director will lead a team providing technical expertise and critical recommendations to the Government for the acquisition of cutting-edge operational capabilities. The role requires 100% onsite work in Chantilly, Virginia.

What You Will Do

Lead the Acquisition Programs team, provide strategic vision, and ensure delivery of timely, high-quality products to inform critical customer decisions. Serve as the lead technical advisor to senior government leadership for new space and ground systems research, development, acquisition, and operations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in engineering, analysis, architecture, performance modeling, satellite acquisition, and satellite technologies. They will also have excellent communication skills, the ability to influence senior leaders, and experience leading technical teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or another technical discipline
• 12 or more years of progressively more responsible experience in engineering, analysis, architecture, performance modeling, satellite acquisition, satellite technologies, phenomenology, or applications
• Experience designing, building, and testing advanced spacecraft systems
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, and corporate staff
• Proven ability to identify and prioritize high impact activities, propose action plans and execute within relevant program timelines
• Strong communication skills, with ability to effectively influence senior leaders
• Ability to solve complex multi-disciplinary challenges by leveraging teams with diverse skill sets
• Experience leading technical teams, with demonstrated ability to motivate individuals to achieve high performance through collaboration
• Experience briefing and/or supporting government customers
• Willing to support occasional (less than 10%) domestic and international travel
• Current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect