Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Strategic & Acquisition Ops Research Planner role involves strategic planning and policy implementation at the Space Force Acquisition-Delta level, impacting organizational concepts and acquisition strategies.
Responsibilities and impact
The applicant will perform strategic planning and policy implementation, develop acquisition strategies and plans, create new organizational concepts, and support milestone reviews to meet strategic and tactical objectives.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $145,000 to $155,000 per year depending on experience; no specific benefits mentioned.
Experience and skills
Requires 21+ years of government space experience with 5+ years in acquisition, proficiency in MS Office, superior communication and analytical skills, program management or senior-level acquisition experience, and a Top Secret clearance. A relevant Master's degree is desired.
Company information
Tecolote Research is involved in government space acquisition and strategic planning, supporting the Space Force Acquisition-Delta.
Unique job features
The role involves high-level strategic planning and policy implementation at a senior government space acquisition level, requiring expert knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and Top Secret clearance.
Company overview
Tecolote Research is a leading provider of cost estimating, financial management, and decision support services primarily for the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies. They generate revenue through consulting contracts, offering expertise in cost analysis, software development, and program management. Founded in 1973, Tecolote has a long history of delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions to complex financial and logistical challenges, making them a trusted partner in national security and defense sectors.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your extensive government space experience, particularly highlighting any acquisition roles and strategic planning at senior levels relevant to Space Force Acquisition-Delta.
Highlight proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Outlook, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel, and underscore your superior verbal, written, and quantitative analytical skills.
Apply through Tecolote Research's corporate career portal and LinkedIn, ensuring you submit your application where the role is actively posted to maximize visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Tecolote Research’s Space Force Acquisition-Delta division, using ice breakers like commenting on recent Space Force acquisition initiatives or asking about how strategic planning is evolving in their group.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'Space Force Acquisition-Delta,' 'strategic planning,' 'acquisition strategies,' 'DoD acquisition policies,' 'program management,' and 'Top Secret clearance' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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