Space Program Acquisition Specialists (TS/SCI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna medical, dental, vision

401k

20 days PTO

11 federal holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Space Program Acquisition Specialist to support a 10-year SETA contract with the U.S. Space Force in El Segundo, CA.

The role advises leadership on acquisition strategies, budgeting and execution while developing planning documents and program guidance across DODI 5000.02 and related policies. Requires active TS/SCI clearance and 7+ years of acquisition/program management experience in the military or IC.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required; SAP preferred.
• 7+ years (with Bachelor's) or 5+ years (with Master's) of acquisition/program management experience in military or IC.
• Experience interfacing with acquisition offices.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise the PM 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.).
• Create program planning and execution documents from DODI 5000.02 and related policies.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, and issues.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Program management

Acquisition experience

Acquisition interfacing

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

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