Senior Space Systems Acquisition Lead

Zachary Piper Solutions; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist to support the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command. This role focuses on acquisition, budgeting, contracting, and program management across space initiatives in Combat Power, Space Domain Awareness, and Enterprise Battle Management.

The candidate will advise program managers, develop acquisition documentation, track funding, and coordinate cross-functional meetings for rapid prototyping and space

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with in-scope T5 or SSBI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Technical Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of DoD acquisition, program management, and/or contracts management experience supporting weapon systems programs.
• Experience supporting acquisition strategies, plans, J&A packages, program documentation, and executive briefings.
• Knowledge of the DoD Major Capability Acquisition process, JCIDS, and PPBE.
• Prior government acquisition or SETA experience required, government-side acquisition experience preferred.
• Master's degree, PMP certification, and experience supporting National Security Space or Space Control mission areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise Program Managers and government stakeholders on acquisition strategies, program execution, contracting actions, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Develop acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, J&A packages, executive briefings, and program documentation.
• Support contractor design reviews and milestone reviews to assess program progress, risks, issues, and mission requirements.
• Track funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and monthly financial reporting activities.
• Coordinate staff meetings, technical interchange meetings, and cross-functional stakeholder communications.
• Develop and maintain program planning and execution documents supporting rapid prototyping and space acquisition initiatives.

Skills

Acquisition strategies

Program management

Budgeting

DoD experience

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PMP certification

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist to support the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command. This role focuses on acquisition, budgeting, contracting, and program management across space initiatives in Combat Power, Space Domain Awareness, and Enterprise Battle Management.

The candidate will advise program managers, develop acquisition documentation, track funding, and coordinate cross-functional meetings for rapid prototyping and space