Acquisitions Program Manager (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna medical

Dental & Vision

401k

20 days PTO

11 federal holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a SETA Acquisitions Program Manager for a 10-year USSF SETA program in El Segundo, CA. You will support space-based capabilities development within the Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio and advise senior leadership on acquisition strategies and planning.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5–7+ years of relevant experience in military/intelligence acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 7+ years (with Bachelors) or 5+ years (with a Masters) of acquisition/program management experience.
• Experience interfacing with acquisition offices.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership in regards to acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting and execution (PPBE).
• Develop and oversee acquisition planning briefs and documents (ESIS, ASP, ASD, etc.).
• Develop overarching program planning and execution documents from DODI 5000.02 and relevant DOD, AF, and SMC policies.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design / milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, and issues to achieve requirements.

Skills

Acquisition management

Program management

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a SETA Acquisitions Program Manager on our new 10 year-long SETA U.S. Space Force (USSF) program to provide support in developing and deploying space-based weapon systems capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio in El Segundo, CA.

Location: El Segundo, California

Responsibilities for the Acquisitions Program Manager:

• Support and advise the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership in regards to acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting and execution (PPBE).
• Develop and oversee acquisition planning briefs and documents (ESIS, ASP, ASD, etc.).
• Develop overarching program planning and execution documents from DODI 5000.02 and relevant DOD, AF, and SMC policies.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design / milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, and issues to achieve requirements.

Qualifications for the Space Program Acquisition Specialist:

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - SAP
• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field
• 7+ years (with Bachelors) or 5+ years (with a Masters) of experience with acquisition and program management within the military and or intelligence community field
• Experience interfacing with acquisition offices

Compensation:

• Salary range: $140,000 - $215,000 (Pay based on years of experience and education)
• Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 10/19/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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