NL-26-056 Tactical Senior Acquisition Lead in Tipton

Logic is seeking a Tactical Senior Acquisition Lead to support operations in the El Segundo area. This role will support day‑to‑day operational activities and help ensure program success within a collaborative, mission‑focused environment. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, guiding acquisition strategy, contracting approaches, budgeting, and program execution across complex space programs.

You’ll lead and support efforts spanning RFP development, source selections, milestone documentation, and Defense Acquisition Board preparations while coordinating closely with engineering, contracting, and financial teams. Acting as a strategic problem solver, you will assess program risks, refine acquisition pathways, and provide clear, actionable recommendations that enable informed decision‑making and successful program outcomes.

You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and members of the USSF.

You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolving and identifying risk and requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading‑edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state‑of‐the‑art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters.

• Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.
• Provides expertise in acquisition within the DoW to include Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) (ACAT 1 and 2) and Middle Tier Acquisitions (MTA) for space vehicles and space control systems.
• Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards.
• Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support Request for Proposals (RFP), source selections, and Milestone Decisions to include Statements of Work (SOW), Compliance and Reference Lists (CRL), Data Rights, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Clinger‑Cohen Act (CCA), and Acquisition Program Baseline (APB).
• Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management (standard FAR based contracts, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts).
• Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals.
• Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions.
• Provides expertise in schedule management of DoW programs.
• Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies.
• Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations.
• Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs.
• Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments.
• Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager.
• Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.).
• Leads (as requested) the development and collaboration on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.).
• Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections.

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required (U.S. citizenship is mandatory) or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position. A clearance active within the last 24 months is considered current.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12 years of acquisition experience.
• Demonstrated organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Master’s degree.
• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs and MTA programs.
• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Certifications such as DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP), INCOSE CSEP/ESEP.
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, Protected Tactical SATCOM and COMSATCOM.
• Experience working with military or DoW civilian clients.

• Work Model: On‑site.
• Travel: Minimal.
• Work Hours: Standard.

At nLogic, we support mission‑focused defense and space efforts that have real‑world impact. Our teams work collaboratively alongside government and industry partners to deliver high‑quality, mission‑focused solutions. As a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP), our employees directly share in the success of the organization, creating a culture of accountability, ownership, and long‑term investment in our work. We offer a stable environment with opportunities to develop new skills, take on meaningful responsibilities, and contribute to efforts that support national security and advanced technologies.

nLogic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active U.S. secret security clearance required (or the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance).
• This is a full‑time role performed on‑site in El Segundo, CA.
• Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $162,000 to $237,500.

Qualified candidates should complete their application to be considered for the opportunity.

nLogic 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, or veteran status.