Acquisition Program Analyst

A² Systems Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer / Acquisition Program Analyst to support a security space program in El Segundo, CA focused on advanced RDT&E prototype systems, including programs that will be tested on orbit. This position provides direct support across systems engineering, test & evaluation (T&E), acquisition strategy, program management, and program protection activities for critical space and defense initiatives.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced government program environment and possess experience supporting technical reviews, acquisition planning, cybersecurity/program protection efforts, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Location: On-Site Government Facility

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance Required; ability to support TS/SCI and SAP activities preferred

Salary Range: $170,000/yr – $200,000/yr · Full-time starting salary will ultimately depend on several differentiating factors, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Test and Evaluation Support

Support systems engineering and T&E activities across all program phases

Participate in and support:

System Requirements Reviews (SRR)

Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR)

Critical Design Reviews (CDR)

Integration Design Reviews (IDR)

Engineering Review Boards (ERBs)

Technical Deep Dives

Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T)

Integrated Logistics and Lifecycle (ILC) planning

Operational planning and support

Acquisition & Program Management Support

Assist with acquisition strategy development and execution

Support advanced space project planning and development activities including space prototypes and demonstrations as well as concept validation

Develop and oversee requirements to meet program, schedule, contract, and cost constraints

Provide recommendations and support to project baselines and management plans, memorandums of agreement, requirements traceability plans, project reviews, resource plans and policies implementation plans

Develop and review acquisition documentation, including:

Program Management Reviews (PMRs)

Requests for Information (RFI)

Sources Sought packages

Market Research Reports

Justifications & Approvals (J&A)

Statements of Work (SOW)

Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)

Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs)

Incentive Fee Plans

Program Protection Support

Support Program Protection Planning and cybersecurity activities

Develop, update, and review:

Program Protection Plans (PPP)

Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP)

Participate in Program Protection, Cyber, and Security Working Groups

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Program Management, or related field

10 or more years experience supporting DoD or space-related acquisition and engineering programs

Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes and technical reviews

Experience supporting acquisition documentation and program management activities

Knowledge of program protection, cybersecurity, or security planning processes

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a government/contractor integrated environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting space systems or on-orbit prototype programs

Familiarity with DoD acquisition framework and rapid prototyping efforts

Experience supporting classified programs

Active TS/SCI eligibility or SAP experience preferred

Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program