Posted today
Top Secret
$160,000 - $200,000
Polygraph
El Segundo, CA (On-Site/Office)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Acquisition Support Specialist to help deliver cutting-edge warfighter capabilities through Space Systems Command's Space Domain Awareness, Combat Power, and Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications portfolios. This position is based in El Segundo, California.
*This position requires an Active Top Secret Clearance*
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation:
Target salary range: $160,000 - $200,000 based on experience and other factors.
*This position requires an Active Top Secret Clearance*
Responsibilities:
- Advise Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and execution.
- Prepare status reports, coordinate staff and technical meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive-level briefings.
- Draft and manage program planning and execution documents aligned with DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework and relevant DoD, Air Force, and local policies for rapid prototyping.
- Assess contractor design and milestone reviews to evaluate progress, risks, and mission readiness.
- Support program element coordination, funding commitments, and financial documentation, including monthly reports.
Requirements:
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business management or related discipline.
- 14+ years in DoD weapon systems acquisition, program management, or contracts management.
- DoD Major Capability Acquisition System process
- Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
- Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) process
- Security Clearance:
- Current T5 or SSBI investigation, SCI eligibility, and enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Willingness to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) access, including polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in business, technical management, or engineering.
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP).
- Experience in National Security Space or Space Control mission areas.
Compensation:
Target salary range: $160,000 - $200,000 based on experience and other factors.
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