Acquisition Life-Cycle Logistician - Military Veterans

at LinQuest

El Segundo, California

LinQuest is seeking a motivated and experienced Acquisition Life-Cycle Logistician to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

LinQuest is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for LinQuest employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

We provide acquisition, engineering, technical analysis and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the Space Systems Command (SSC) for current and future system designs, development, architecting, testing, operations, and sustainment. As a member of our team, you’ll work with Space Force personnel and system developers to acquire large space communication systems for the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities:

  • Support Systems Engineering & Integration activities for satellite communications (SATCOM) programs at the Space Systems Command (SSC), El Segundo, CA
  • Assist in acquisitions with Lifecycle Logistics subject matter expertise.
  • Assist in development of system Acquisition Strategy and Solicitation documents to include: Market Research, Early Strategy & Issues Session briefings, Acquisition Strategy Panel Briefing and Review Board decisions, Product Support Strategy, Justification and Approval documentation, Solicitation Review Board decisions, Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, Fact finding and Technical Evaluation Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) documents, System Security Engineering requirements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and other related documents.
  • Provide logistics planning, analysis, assessment, requirements verification, technical writing and review of documentation, and integration for SATCOM programs during the acquisition lifecycle; assess programs against the Integrated Product Support Elements
  • Evaluate system design and testing of reliability, availability, and maintainability-cost metrics to achieve user requirements in mission capability and monitor system performance for improvements
  • Develop, assess, evaluate, and coordinate logistics planning documents to implement a logistics life cycle integrated product support strategy for system fielding and support program milestones, such as Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) products, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Depot Source of Repair(s) (DSOR), Depot Maintenance Activation Plan(s) (DMAP), policy/instructions, hardware/software licenses and warranties, sustainment concepts, technical orders (TO) verification, training plans, contractor Provisioning Parts List (PPL) and sparing, system support plans, support agreements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, System Transition Plan
  • Regularly participate in and facilitate integration/schedule/logistics forums for existing and emerging SATCOM programs such as logistics working groups, Integrated Logistics Support Management Team (ILSMT), Depot Maintenance Activation Working Groups (DMAWG), Provisioning Conferences, and Product Improvement Working Groups (PIWG); report progress status/issues/risk/potential impacts and resolution options; manage tasks/actions to closure; and capture information and present in an integrated schedule of events and milestones for senior leadership review
  • Support transition to operations and sustainment activities, and assess operations and maintenance readiness for program Depot activation, Operational Acceptance (OA) decisions, and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) declaration
Required Skills:

  • BA or BS degree in any field
  • Proficiency in Defense Acquisition System (DoDI 5000 series)
  • Proficiency in Integrated Life Cycle Management (AFI 63-101/20-101)
  • Proficiency in project planning
  • Proficiency in the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
  • Proficiency in requirements management
  • Proficiency in writing Acquisition Logistics documentation
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)


Preferred Skills:

  • MS in technical field or course work in military acquisition logistics
  • Professional certifications (INCOSE) such as INCOSE CSEP or ESEP
  • DAWIA Certifications, such as Program Management Level 1, Life Cycle Logistics Level II
  • Familiarity in Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) development, Data Item Description tailoring, PWS/SOW development, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, or Contract Security Classification Specification
Required Experience:

  • • 5+ years’ experience in DoD SATCOM acquisition and system life cycle management, sustainment, and transition
  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance are required for the position


Preferred Experience:

  • • 10+ years’ experience in in DoD SATCOM acquisition and system life cycle management, sustainment, and transition
  • Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings
  • Experience working an DoD ACAT-1 space acquisition program
  • Experience in satellite communications systems
  • Active DoD SECRET/TS SCI clearance
Compensation:The salary for this position ranges from approximately $115,000 to $140,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

COVID-19 Compliance Guidelines: As a federal contractor, all LinQuest team members may be required to comply with Executive Order 14042- Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which may include mandatory vaccination and ability to provide proof of vaccination status prior to start of employment. Additionally, team members are expected to comply with all safety protocols related to mask wearing and physical distancing while in covered contractor workplaces. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through LinQuest Human Resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.

El Segundo, California

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