Acquisition Support Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Top Secret Cleared Integrated Acquisition Support Specialist to join the U.S. Space Force team delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Space Combat Power portfolios working in El Segundo, CA. You will be a part of the team responsible for developing and delivering capabilities to Space Force cyber operators and will provide Acquisition and Program Management Support to multiple rapid research and development efforts aimed at designing and delivering critical cutting-edge components of a Service cyber architecture.

Responsibilities of the Acquisition Support Specialist:

· Provide expert advice to the Senior Program Director, Program Managers, and support staff regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution

· Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.

· Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed.

· Monitor & evaluate contractor performance for compliance with contract terms/conditions & ensures timely submission of contract deliverables.

Qualifications of the Acquisition Support Specialist:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense
• Experience with Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System, Intelligence Community acquisition and contracting processes
• Experience with Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process
• Top Secret Clearance required, TS/SCI preferred.
• PMP Certification a plus

Compensation of the Acquisition Support Specialist:

• Compensation: $150,000 - $210,000+ **based on years of experience**
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO/Holiday, Sick leave as required by state law

This job opens for applications on 2/24/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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