Description
Tyto Athene is searching for an Acquisition Logistics Manager to support the SSC SZWC Space Electronic Warfare Operating Location (SEWOL) team. The SEWOL Program SEWOL is an essential element of the USSF Space Superiority enterprise, providing incremental delivery of worldwide SEW C2 capabilities. SEW is the only Offensive Space Control capability in space operations today but requires continual enhancements to counter adversary's growing use of SATCOM. SSC's strategy enables flexibility to adapt to changes in adversary's capabilities and agility to respond to the needs of Operational Users with tactical units including Space Delta 3, 4th EWS (AD COS), 76th EWS (AD HI), 114th EWS (ANG FL), 138th EWS (ANG CO), 216th EWS (ANG CA), 293rd EWS (ANG HI).
Responsibilities:
Provide advice, expertise and consultation in acquisition logistics management lifecycle activities, in concert with sustainment engineering, logistics and test and evaluation members to the SSC government integrated planning team
Provide expert advice to the Materiel Leader (ML) / Program Manager (PM) and Senior USSF and Air Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, product support, logistics, contracting, budgeting and execution
Provide oversight and facilitation of program management activities between operational stakeholders, as well as other developmental program activities supporting SEWOL.
Ability to clearly and concisely advise and present information in person to stakeholders and Senior Military Leadership on program milestone decision and processes ensuring continued program success.
Provide a wide variety of acquisition/sustainment technical analyses including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps to the Government Program Manager
Facilitate Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) efforts necessary to obtain and execute funding necessary to deliver required capabilities across the program portfolio, including: Fiscal Year planning, execution, execution monitoring, unfunded requirements management, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development and coordination
Participate and contribute to the development and coordination of strategic acquisition planning and pre-award activities and documentation, including: Early Strategy and Issues Sessions (ESIS), Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP), Statements of Objective, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Requests for Information (RFI), Justifications and Approvals (J&A), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)
Lead development and coordination of solicitation planning and execution activities and documentation, including: Requests for Proposal (RFP), Source Selection Plans/Strategies, and all associated documentation
Manage and assist in the development and coordination of overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02, and relevant Department of Defense, Air Force, USSF, and SSC policies
Draft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selections
Successful candidate may be tasked by Air Force/Space Force to support one or more acquisition programs with responsibility for performance and schedule execution
Leads integrated scheduling and active risk management activities for Operations Integration, Logistics, and Product Support
Prepare program scheduling activities, meetings, briefings, reports, and analyze information in support of SEWOL developmental and sustainment programs.
Supports operations training and technical documentation development, including Technical Orders (TOs), coordination and operations integration.
Coordinate with operations and development stakeholders to facilitate identifying and designating SMEs who will assist in obtaining information critical for development, to include rapid integration requests
Frequently coordinate with multiple military organizations (including Joint, Space Force, Air Force, and Navy organizations)
Review and provide input to enabling concepts, concept of operations, and multi-agency agreements supporting program development and integration
Adept at a variety of acquisition concepts, phases, and procedures; participate in technical studies, and performance reviews; ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment, performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; and effective written and oral communication skills required
Experience working on classified government systems and networks
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree, STEM preferred
At least 10 years experience in Program and/or Logistics Management (Government PM/Logistics time preferred) but preferably 15 or more years of DoD and related Space operations combined experience, specifically acquisition program management and/or operational experience
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, a Master's plus 7.5 years of related experience or PhD plus 3 years of related experience is acceptable.
Experience with Air Force and/or Space Force operations, command and control (C2), theater operations, space tasking cycle, and operator training, preferably with experience in the Electronic Warfare and/or Satellite Communications (SATCOM) mission areas.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated competency in technical writing
Familiarity operating under agile conditions as a member of a Scrum team
Superior written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal and negotiation skills
Familiar with MS Office products
Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams of Military and technical managers
Desired:
Master's degree (STEM)
15+ years' experience in Program Management (Government PM time preferred) of DoD and related Space operations combined experience, specifically acquisition program management and/or operational experience development of requirements, specifications and proposals; familiar with a variety of acquisition concepts, phases, and procedures.
Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe), Project Management Institute- Agile Certified Professional (PMI- ACP), Certified Scrum Master, PMP, USAF Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) or similar certification
Experience in the Electronic Warfare and/or Satellite Communications (SATCOM) mission areas or other USSF mission domains.
Experience participating in technical studies and project performance reviews; ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment
Ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; and effective written and oral communication skills required
Familiarity working with or at the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), US Space Command (USSPACECOM), and/or Space Force Field Commands
Experience/knowledge navigating the Air Force's cloud-based DevSecOps Platform One enterprise service
Experience/familiarity working as a Product Repository technician or lead.
A successful candidate will coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency leadership - proven success in leading high-performance teams in an integrated product development team environment, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player
Objectivity - Must maintain objectivity to determine proper standards, processes, and procedures that benefits the entire organization
Creativity - Develop innovative solutions to modernize and improve system proficiencies (i.e. processes, procedures, techniques, tools, etc.)
Flexibility - Receptive to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new technology, information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decisions
Conflict management and resolution skills
Passionate - Possess a passion for researching, defining and enforcing standards, processes and procedures
Results focused - Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
Communication Skills - Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations
Relationship building skills - Ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role-model leadership
Customer service - Superior customer service skills to both internal and external customers
Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
About Tyto Athene
Compensation:
Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $120,000-$160,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
Benefits:
Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.
At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?
Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Location US-CA-El Segundo
ID 2025-1475
Category Information Technology
Position Type Full-Time
