Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking Acquisition Support Specialists with varying levels of experience and backgrounds to support the U.S. Space Forces mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power and Battle Management, Command, Control and Communications weapon system portfolios. The Positions are available in El Segundo, California. The program is supporting Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts that have a background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition process.
Responsibilities of the Acquisition Specialist include:
- Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
- Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
- Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
- Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
- Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense.
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Experience with the:
- Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process
- Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process
- Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process
- Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
- Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.
Desired Skills:
- Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering.
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP)
- Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.
Compensation of the Acquisition Specialists:
- Total compensation based on experience level - $120,000 - $160,000+ **based on experience level**
- Full Benefits: PTO, Sick leave as required by law, 11 Paid Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
- Contract-to-Hire
Clearance: TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
Location: El Segundo, CA (Onsite, 1-2 months remote while onboarding only)
This job opens for applications on 06/09/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date