Space Program Acquisition Specialis

Piper Companies; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna medical

401k

20 days paid time off

11 federal holidays

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Space Program Acquisition Specialist to support a 10-year SETA USSF program, helping develop and deploy space-based weapon systems within the Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. This role partners with the Program Manager and Space Force leadership on acquisition strategies, budgeting, and execution. Active TS/SCI clearance and 5–7+ years in DoD acquisition are required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise the Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership on 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 per DODI 5000.02 and related policies.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, and issues.

Skills

Acquisition strategies

Budgeting

Program management

Interfacing with acquisition offices

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

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

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - SAP
• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field
• 7+ years (with Bachelors) or 5+ years (with a Masters) of experience with acquisition and program management within the military and or intelligence community field
• Experience interfacing with acquisition offices

Compensation:

• Salary range: $140,000 - $175,000 (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 09/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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