Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Acquisition Support Specialist for a leading technology integration located in El Segundo, CA. The Acquisition Support Specialist will contribute to advancing critical national security initiatives by supporting the development, integration, and delivery of next-generation space capabilities and command-and-control systems. . This position will be on-site in El Segundo, CA five days per week!
Responsibilities of the Acquisition Support Specialist include:
- Provide expert advice to Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and execution.
- Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
- Develop, draft, and coordinate program planning and execution documents tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework and relevant DoD, Air Force, and local policies for rapid prototyping.
- Conduct technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design and milestone reviews to evaluate progress, risks, and ability to meet mission requirements.
- Support program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring; advise on funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures; draft and deliver program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.
Qualifications for the Acquisition Support Specialist include:
- Bachelor’s degree in business management or related discipline and 14+ years of experience in government weapon systems acquisitions, program management, or contracts management within the Department of Defense.
- Expertise in:
- Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.
- Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
- Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution process.
- Active security clearance with an in-scope background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (if applicable).
- Willingness to be nominated for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP), and consent to a polygraph examination.
Desired Skills:
- Master’s degree in business management, technical management, or engineering.
- Professional certifications such as PMI PMP.
- Experience in National Security Space and/or Space Control mission areas.
Compensation for the Acquisition Support Specialist include:
- Salary Range: $160,001 – $200,000
- Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays
This job opens for applications on [1.9.25]. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Keywords: Acquisition Support Specialist, Program Management, DoD Acquisition, Rapid Prototyping, Space Systems, Budget Execution, Contracting, SCI, SAP, Polygraph, El Segundo, On-Site, U.S. Space Force, Horizon Program, SAIC, National Security Space.