Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$160,000 - $205,000
Management
El Segundo, CA (On/Off-Site)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in the development, deployment, and sustainment of the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP). This role is embedded within the Space Systems Command’s Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power Directorate, located in El Segundo, CA.
*THIS ROLES REQUIRES AN ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE*
This position requires deep expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes and documentation. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Systems Engineers, and external partners on a daily basis.
What You’ll Do
Provide strategic guidance to the Program Manager and senior Space Force leadership on acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
Develop and coordinate acquisition planning documents and briefings (including ESIS, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
Prepare and support solicitation documentation and processes (RFPs—including SOWs, CDRLs, incentive plans—Source Selection Strategies, and more)
Create and coordinate program planning and execution documentation in alignment with or tailored from DoDI 5000.02 and relevant DoD, Air Force, and SSC policies
Draft technical evaluations and serve as an advisory member during source selections
Conduct technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews, evaluating progress, risks, issues, and mission readiness
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and at least 18 years of relevant experience with:
DoD Major Capability Acquisition processes
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes
A current in-scope security clearance investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (as applicable)
Willingness to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP), including consent to a polygraph exam
Preferred Qualifications
Professionally certified (e.g., PMI PMP)
Experienced within the National Security Space sector
Familiar with development environments and/or U.S. Government weapon system program offices
Compensation & Benefits
Target Salary: $160,000 - $205,000
Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays.
This job opens for applications on 2/9/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
*THIS ROLES REQUIRES AN ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE*
This position requires deep expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes and documentation. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Systems Engineers, and external partners on a daily basis.
What You’ll Do
Provide strategic guidance to the Program Manager and senior Space Force leadership on acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
Develop and coordinate acquisition planning documents and briefings (including ESIS, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
Prepare and support solicitation documentation and processes (RFPs—including SOWs, CDRLs, incentive plans—Source Selection Strategies, and more)
Create and coordinate program planning and execution documentation in alignment with or tailored from DoDI 5000.02 and relevant DoD, Air Force, and SSC policies
Draft technical evaluations and serve as an advisory member during source selections
Conduct technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews, evaluating progress, risks, issues, and mission readiness
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and at least 18 years of relevant experience with:
DoD Major Capability Acquisition processes
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes
A current in-scope security clearance investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (as applicable)
Willingness to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP), including consent to a polygraph exam
Preferred Qualifications
Professionally certified (e.g., PMI PMP)
Experienced within the National Security Space sector
Familiar with development environments and/or U.S. Government weapon system program offices
Compensation & Benefits
Target Salary: $160,000 - $205,000
Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays.
This job opens for applications on 2/9/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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