Acquisition Support Specialist

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 [1.12.25] . Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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