Space Program Acquisition Specialis

Zachary Piper Solutions; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

20 days PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Space Program Acquisition Specialist in El Segundo, CA to support development and deployment of space-based capabilities within the USSF Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and senior-level acquisition experience.

Responsibilities include advising leadership on strategies, contracting, budgeting and execution, and developing comprehensive planning briefs per DoD directives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years with a Bachelor's degree or 5+ years with a Master's in acquisition/program management within military or IC fields.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (SAP) required.
• Experience interfacing with acquisition offices.

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 program planning and execution documents from DODI 5000.02 and relevant policies.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues.

Skills

Acquisition planning

Contracting

Budgeting

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Master’s degree (preferred)

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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