Program Acquisition Specialists (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Program Acquisition Specialist for a long-term U.S. Space Force project in El Segundo, CA. The role involves providing acquisition support, developing planning documents, and assessing contractor progress. Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance and relevant experience in program management.

Benefits

Cigna medical, dental, vision

401k

20 days paid time off

11 federal holidays

Sick leave as required by law

Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - SAP.
• 7+ years of experience in military and/or intelligence community acquisition.
• Experience interfacing with acquisition offices.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition strategies and execution for the Space Force program.
• Develop and oversee acquisition planning briefs and documents.
• Provide assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews.

Skills

Acquisition Strategies

Contracting

Budgeting

Program Management

Technical Assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist 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 Program Acquisition Specialist:

• 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 Program Acquisition Specialist:

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

Compensation:

• Salary range: $160,000 - $225,000 (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 06/09/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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