Acquisitions Specialist *Top Secret Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for talented Acquisition Specialists to support the US Space Force's Space Systems Command. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in DoD acquisition processes and a Top Secret clearance. Successful candidates will engage in acquisition strategies, documentation, and contractor evaluation in a dynamic technical environment.

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Sick leave as required by law

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in DoD weapon systems acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and execution processes.
• Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI Eligible) required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisition strategies, timelines, and contract planning.
• Lead development of acquisition documentation and program schedules.
• Evaluate contractor performance and identify risks during reviews.

Skills

DoD major capability acquisition processes

Joint capabilities integration and development system

Acquisition strategy

Program management

Contracts management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Acquisitions Specialist *Top Secret Clearance

Acquisitions Specialist *Top Secret Clearance

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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking multiple Acquisition Specialists to join our SETA team in El Segundo, CA. We are providing specialized technical advisory support services to the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command and Space Operations. This role requires a minimum Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities of the Acquisitions Specialist:

• Advise Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, timelines, contract planning, budgeting, and execution
• Lead the development of acquisition documentation, program schedules, and executive-level briefings
• Organize and facilitate program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and status updates
• Draft and coordinate acquisition planning documents
• Evaluate contractor performance during design and milestone reviews, identifying risks, issues, and alignment with mission objectives
• Support financial planning and execution, including tracking commitments, obligations, and expenditures, and preparing funding documentation and monthly financial reports
  
  

Qualifications of the Acquisitions Specialist:

• 10+ years of experience in DoD weapon systems acquisition, program management or contracts management
• Strong knowledge of DoD major capability acquisition processes, joint capabilities integration and development system, and planning, programming, budgeting and execution process
• Extensive experience authoring, revising, and coordinating program planning/execution documents
• Experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management or experience with contracts management within DoD
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Must have an Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI Eligible)
  
  

Compensation of the Acquisition Specialist:

• Salary: Between $160,000 – $200,000 *commensurate with experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law
  
  

This job opens for applications on 6/3/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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