DoD Program Acquisition Lead — Onsite El Segundo

Zachary Piper Solutions; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Plan

PTO

Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist to support a mission-critical DoD program onsite. You will provide acquisition and program management support to government Program Managers, advising on strategies, schedules, budgeting, and execution.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating acquisition plans, DoD process documents, TIMs, and financial reporting, with a focus on risk assessment and cross‑team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DoD weapon systems acquisition and program management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent.
• Experience with DoD Major Capability Acquisition, JCIDS, and PPBE processes.
• Must hold/eligible for SCI/SAP access and polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Advise Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.
• Develop and coordinate acquisition plans, program schedules, status reports, and executive-level program briefings.
• Draft and coordinate program planning and execution documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02, the DoD Acquisition Framework, Air Force policies, and applicable local unit requirements, including policies related to rapid prototyping.
• Coordinate and support staff meetings and TIMs across government and contractor teams.
• Conduct technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design and milestone reviews, evaluating program progress, risks, issues, and the ability to meet mission requirements.
• Support program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring throughout program execution.
• Advise and assist government customers with funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and overall financial execution.
• Develop and support the delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.

Skills

DoD weapon systems acquisition

Program management

Contracts management

JCIDS process

PPBE process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist to support a mission-critical DoD program onsite. You will provide acquisition and program management support to government Program Managers, advising on strategies, schedules, budgeting, and execution.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating acquisition plans, DoD process documents, TIMs, and financial reporting, with a focus on risk assessment and cross‑team collaboration.