Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Overview
ANSER is seeking an experienced Acquisition Manager / DAG Member to provide senior-level acquisition and program management support to U.S. Space Force programs in El Segundo, California .
In this role, you will support complex defense space acquisition programs, providing strategic analysis, program oversight, and advisory services to Government leadership. You will integrate cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements considerations to assess program execution, identify risks, and inform critical acquisition decisions. The ideal candidate brings extensive DoD acquisition experience, a strong understanding of military space programs, and the ability to independently deliver actionable recommendations while collaborating with senior Government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Provide senior-level acquisition and program management support for complex Department of Defense (DoD) space programs, including Acquisition Category (ACAT) I and II programs.
Support acquisition planning, program execution, requirements development, and coordination across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners.
Analyze and integrate cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements information to assess program health and inform acquisition decisions.
Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition strategies, program documentation, reports, briefings, and executive-level decision materials.
Monitor program execution to identify acquisition risks, schedule dependencies, performance challenges, and potential impacts to program objectives.
Develop actionable recommendations and coordinate resolution of complex acquisition and program management issues.
Collaborate with Government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to facilitate program execution and maintain alignment with acquisition strategies and mission priorities.
Support senior Government leadership through program analysis, status reporting, decision-support materials, and executive-level briefings.
Utilize DoD acquisition, cost, requirements, and reporting systems to analyze program information, track activities, and support acquisition management.
Prepare detailed analyses, presentations, reports, and other acquisition products using Microsoft Office Suite and Government-required tools.
Apply DoD, Air Force, and Space Force acquisition policies, procedures, and program requirements to support effective program execution.
Independently manage assigned acquisition activities, respond to leadership taskings, and deliver timely, accurate products in support of mission requirements.
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, technology, engineering, statistics, or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience , including significant experience supporting military or national security space programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting program management, business management, acquisition, or operations activities for complex Government programs.
Comprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, including acquisition planning, program execution, requirements management, and program oversight.
Understanding of mission-critical aspects of military space launch, ground systems, and sustainment…