Company Overview

Integrated Data Services (IDS) is a leading provider of custom software products and government financial management services. Founded in 1997 in El Segundo, CA, IDS has grown and now supports customers nationwide. IDS delivers fast, efficient and reliable information systems and support services, serving a wide variety of government agencies with financial and programmatic systems, services, and solutions.

Position Description

IDS is seeking a Senior Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) Business Analyst. The Senior Acquisition SME is a Principal Executive Liaison within the Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) office, supporting the delivery of space systems requirements across the Space Sensing mission area. Based onsite in El Segundo, CA, the role partners with senior leadership, coordinating high‑level decision support and strategic insight across the acquisition lifecycle.

The Senior Acquisition SME evaluates acquisition package maturity, ensures programs and projects are positioned for execution, and advises leadership on timely, policy‑compliant acquisition approaches that deliver capability on schedule and with quality. The role emphasizes integration, quality assurance, and the translation of mission intent into executable acquisition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic acquisition insight, program execution oversight, and decision support to senior SSC and Space Force leadership.
• Act as senior liaison between the PAE office, program offices, technical teams, contracting, financial management, and industry partners.
• Assess maturity, completeness, and readiness of acquisition strategies and supporting documentation for leadership review and approval.
• Recommend program structure, execution approach, and acquisition timing.
• Identify execution risks, misalignment, or gaps across programs and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advise on software‑intensive and classified space acquisition efforts, including ACAT‑like programs.
• Support leadership preparation for Defense Acquisition Boards and milestone decisions.
• Review and advise on acquisition elements such as AoAs, ASPs, ASDs, J&As, RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, and incentive structures, emphasizing coherence and executability.
• Contribute to executive‑level briefings, decision papers, and strategic communications.
• Perform high‑level business case, schedule, and risk assessments to inform leadership decisions.
• Provide senior advisory support during technical evaluations.

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of twenty (20) years of government acquisition, finance, program management, or related experience within a DoD organization with senior‑level program and portfolio exposure.
• Deep understanding of ACAT I–III program structures, milestone decision processes, and lifecycle progression (pre‑Milestone A through Milestone C).
• Proven ability to evaluate acquisition strategies, documentation readiness, and execution risk rather than solely developing artifacts.
• Strong working knowledge of DoD contracting, budgeting, and financial management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in high‑visibility, time‑sensitive environments and advise senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings and strategic messaging.
• Strong analytical judgment and problem‑solving capabilities, identifying execution risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Prior experience as a senior advisor or evaluator on at least one source selection is preferred.
• Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA in program or portfolio management environments is preferred.
• Certifications such as DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, PMP, and/or PgMP is preferred.
• Prior Pentagon or major headquarters experience is preferred.
• Working understanding of Congressional Defense Committees and their influence on acquisition decision‑making is preferred.

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in business management, engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, or other related discipline.

Physical & Mental Qualifications

• Must be able to sit, type, hear, see, and speak for extended periods of time.
• Must consistently work and type on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to lift/carry at least 15 lbs.
• May be required to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office supplies, etc.

Security Clearance

• Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.

Travel

• Some travel may be required.

Hours

• Normal work schedule hours may vary, Monday through Friday. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or to fulfill travel obligations.

Salary Range

• $110,000 – $140,000 per year
• The estimated salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. The disclosed salary range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. When determining an applicant’s compensation, various factors are taken into consideration including, but not limited to: geographic location, relevant prior work experience, relevant training, special skills/competencies, education, clearance, licenses/certifications, labor categories/contract rates and other business needs.

Benefits

• Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans for eligible employees.
• Flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance plans.
• Benefits effective the first of the month following the start date of employment unless starting on the 1st of the month, in which case benefits are effective immediately upon the eligible employee’s start date.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, generous PTO accruals starting at three (3) weeks per year, and a 401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility.
• Generous employee referral bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. IDS participates in E‑Verify. To learn more about E‑Verify, please visit www.e‑verify.gov.

A submission of a resume is an expression of interest and not considered an application.

For more information, visit www.get-integrated.com.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Citizenship and Relocation

• U.S. citizenship is required; H1‑B visas and other visas are not being sponsored. Relocation expenses are NOT compensated. All jobs are employer paid; no fees to candidates. Third parties or agency inquiries are not being accepted at this time.

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