DoD Program Acquisition Lead – Onsite in El Segundo

Piper Companies; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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401k

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Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Program Acquisition Specialist to support a DoD program in El Segundo, CA. This onsite role focuses on acquisition strategies, schedules, budgeting, and program execution for government programs.

You will advise on funding, coordinate documentation, and liaise across government and contractor teams, with SCI/SAP access considerations and polygraph requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DoD government weapon systems acquisition, program management, and/or contracts management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or equivalent.
• Experience with the DoD Major Capability Acquisition process.
• Experience with JCIDS process.
• Experience with PPBE process.
• In-scope T5 or SSBI security background investigation with SCI eligibility and CEP enrollment.
• Willing to be nominated for SCI and SAP access; consent to a Polygraph examination.
• Master’s degree in Business Management, Technical Management, Engineering, or related discipline (preferred).
• PMI PMP certification (preferred).
• Experience supporting National Security Space/Space Control (preferred).

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 briefings.
• Draft and coordinate program planning and execution documentation per DoDI 5000.02 and related policies.
• Coordinate and support staff meetings and TIMs across government and contractor teams.
• Conduct technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design and milestone reviews.
• Support program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring throughout execution.
• Advise government customers with funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and financial execution.
• Develop and support the delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Program Acquisition Specialist to support a DoD program in El Segundo, CA. This onsite role focuses on acquisition strategies, schedules, budgeting, and program execution for government programs.

You will advise on funding, coordinate documentation, and liaise across government and contractor teams, with SCI/SAP access considerations and polygraph requirements.