Program Acquisition Specialist

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist to support a mission-critical DoD program in El Segundo, CA. This is an ONSITE position in El Segundo, CA. The Program Acquisition Specialist will provide acquisition and program management support to government Program Managers, advising on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and program execution. This position will support DoD acquisition planning and execution, program reviews, acquisition documentation, financial management, and coordination across government and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.
• Develop and coordinate acquisition plans, program schedules, status reports, and executive-level program briefings.
• Draft and coordinate program planning and execution documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02, the DoD Acquisition Framework, Air Force policies, and applicable local unit requirements, including policies related to rapid prototyping.
• Coordinate and support staff meetings and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) across government and contractor teams.
• Conduct technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design and milestone reviews, evaluating program progress, risks, issues, and the ability to meet mission requirements.
• Support program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring throughout program execution.
• Advise and assist government customers with funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and overall financial execution.
• Develop and support the delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DoD government weapon systems acquisition, program management, and/or contracts management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or an equivalent business-related discipline.
• Experience with the DoD Major Capability Acquisition process.
• Experience with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process.
• Experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Must have an in-scope T5 or SSBI security background investigation, adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation program, if applicable.
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) and consent to a Polygraph examination.
• Highly Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Management, Technical Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Highly Preferred: Professional certification such as a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Highly Preferred: Experience supporting National Security Space and/or the Space Control mission area.

Pay

Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• Sick Leave (if required by law)