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Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

Ensco · El Segundo, California, United States · Posted Jun 16, 2026

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For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description

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ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.

We are seeking a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist. You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering Integration (SE I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering Integration (SE I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. This position is on-site at El Segundo, CA. Some of the job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution

Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies

Support the development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software

Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events

Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate, and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings

Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements

Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree

5+ years’ experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense

Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through major milestone for an ACAT I program

Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply DoD policies to program plans

Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with DoD customers

Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Qualifications Desired

Master's degree

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