ESS Product Support / Acquisition Logistics Specialist
Core
Provide SE&I technical services in product support, sustainment planning, and acquisition logistics for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) system, ensuring mission readiness and long-term system supportability for the Space Force.
Role type
Senior IC acquisition logistics specialist (defense/satcom)
Builds
Acquisition strategies, product support strategies, logistics life cycle plans, and sustainment documentation for military satellite communications systems.
Domain
Defense acquisition, satellite communications (SATCOM), systems engineering & integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Defense Acquisition System (DoDI 5000 series), Integrated Life Cycle Management (DAFI 63-101/20-101), project planning, 12 Integrated Product Support Elements, requirements management, acquisition logistics documentation, reliability/availability/maintainability analysis, supply chain risk analysis, solicitation document development
Preferred skills
Master's degree in technical field, military acquisition logistics coursework, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification, DAWIA certifications, ACAT I space acquisition program experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MBSE environments, Integrated Master Schedule, Depot Maintenance Activation Working Group tools
Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise for integration of sustainment requirements into systems engineering and acquisition planning; develop logistics planning documents and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans; evaluate system design for reliability, availability, and maintainability metrics; analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies; assist in development of solicitation documents and evaluate contractor proposals; support transition to operations and sustainment activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC