Acquisition Specialist
Apogee has an exciting opportunity for an Acquisition Specialist in support of the United States Space Force; Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications (MilComm) and Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Directorate. As an Acquisition Analyst you will provide critical support to senior leadership through coordinated visitor engagements, high-quality communication products, and comprehensive acquisition reporting. The role ensures smooth execution of official visits, develops clear and accurate messaging for internal and external audiences, and produces data-driven acquisition reports that inform leadership decision-making. You will excel in coordination, communication, analysis, and attention to detail across fast-paced DoD and Space Force program environments.
- Contingent Upon Contract Award and will be located at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
- Responsibilities
- Coordinate all PEO organization visit requests, timelines, and communication between visitors and host organizations.
- Review, distribute, and track visit documentation to ensure timely and compliant processing.
- Ensure all visit packages meet MilComm & PNT Directorate, Air Force, Space Force, and DoD requirements.
- Research, draft, and edit speeches, articles, and testimony related to directorate missions and initiatives.
- Gather and verify information from diverse sources to ensure accuracy and relevance in communications.
- Analyze communication needs and recommend content, messaging tone, and structure for various audiences.
- Coordinate with government personnel to maintain consistency of internal and external messaging.
- Organize written products for clarity, logical flow, and technical accuracy.
- Conduct additional research as needed to enhance the style, grammar, and effectiveness of communication products.
- Prepare and integrate graphics, visuals, and supporting materials for presentations.
- Review and process information proposed for public release, ensuring compliance and obtaining PEO approval.
- Draft executive summaries and program overviews capturing major issues, milestones, and program health.
- Track cost, schedule, and technical risks while identifying trends, mitigation strategies, and critical paths.
- Consolidate data from multiple sources to produce accurate acquisition reports (WAR, MAR, SAR, DAES, APB, MTA, etc.).
- Verify accuracy and consistency of data in government systems, report discrepancies, and coordinate approvals before submission.
- Maintain and update program points of contact lists to ensure accurate and current reporting inputs.
- Integrate program performance data with established baselines to assess execution and compliance.
- Support cross-functional coordination to ensure acquisition reporting products reflect unified, directorate-wide information.
Qualifications Minimum Experience : Citizenship : Must be a US citizen Clearance : Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance. Education : High School Diploma Years of Experience : Minimum of 15 years of experience to include : Experience producing high-quality communication products for internal / external audiences Experience developing comprehensive data-driven acquisition reporting Experience in providing smooth execution of official visits Preferred Experience : Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 10 years' experience in acquisition program / project management or business operations Additional Information Location : Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA On-site / Hybrid / Remote : On-Site Travel : 10% Pay Range : USD $133,936.00 - USD $173,329.00 / Yr.