Senior Program Acquisition Lead – DoD Space (Onsite)

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

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in El Segundo, CA seeks a Program Acquisition Specialist to provide DoD program acquisition and management support, advising on strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and program execution onsite.

The role requires 5+ years in DoD weapon systems acquisition or related contracts management, a Bachelor’s in Business Management, and knowledge of JCIDS/PPBE. Master’s degree or PMP is highly preferred; SCI/SAP access processes may apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DoD government weapon systems acquisition, program management, and/or contracts management.
• Experience with DoD Major Capability Acquisition process, JCIDS, and PPBE.

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 DoD guidance including rapid prototyping policies.
• Coordinate and support staff meetings and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) across government and contractor teams.
• Assess contractor design progress, risks, and ability to meet mission requirements.
• Support program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring during execution.
• Advise government customers with funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and financial execution.
• Develop and support 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

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions in El Segundo, CA seeks a Program Acquisition Specialist to provide DoD program acquisition and management support, advising on strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and program execution onsite.

The role requires 5+ years in DoD weapon systems acquisition or related contracts management, a Bachelor’s in Business Management, and knowledge of JCIDS/PPBE. Master’s degree or PMP is highly preferred; SCI/SAP access processes may apply.