Space Systems Acquisition Specialist — TS/SCI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist to support SSC Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA. You will provide acquisition, budget, contracting, and program management expertise across space programs focused on Combat Power, Space Domain Awareness, and Enterprise Battle Management.

Responsibilities include advising stakeholders on strategies and scheduling, developing acquisition plans and briefs, and tracking funding with DoD procedures.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with an in-scope T5 or SSBI investigation and eligibility for SCI access.
• 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, acquisition plans, J&A packages, program documentation, and executive briefings.
• Knowledge of the DoD Major Capability Acquisition process, JCIDS, and PPBE processes.
• Prior government acquisition or SETA experience required, government-side preferred.
• Master's degree, PMP certification, and experience in National Security Space preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Acquisition strategy

Program management

Contracts management

Budgeting

Scheduling

DoD acquisition policies

SET A experience

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Technical Management, or related discipline

Master's degree

PMP certification

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist to support SSC Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA. You will provide acquisition, budget, contracting, and program management expertise across space programs focused on Combat Power, Space Domain Awareness, and Enterprise Battle Management.

Responsibilities include advising stakeholders on strategies and scheduling, developing acquisition plans and briefs, and tracking funding with DoD procedures.