Acquisition Support Specialist

ZP Group•El Segundo, CA

27d•$160,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring an Acquisition Support Specialist to assist the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in advancing and implementing warfighter technologies within the Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence division of the Program Executive Office, based in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related discipline, plus 14+ years of experience in government weapon systems acquisition, program management, or contracts management within the Department of Defense.
Extensive knowledge of key DoD processes, including: Major Capability Acquisition System Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
Active security clearance with an in-scope T5 or SSBI investigation, adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (as applicable).
Willingness to obtain additional clearances, including nomination for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP), and consent to polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

Advise Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, scheduling, contracting, budgeting, and overall execution.
Prepare and deliver periodic status reports, organize and facilitate staff meetings and technical interchange sessions, and develop acquisition plans, timelines, and executive-level program briefings.
Create and coordinate comprehensive program planning and execution documents aligned with DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework and tailored to relevant DoD, Air Force, and local policies governing rapid prototyping.
Conduct technical and programmatic evaluations of contractor design reviews and milestone assessments to identify progress, risks, issues, and ensure alignment with mission requirements.
Manage program element coordination and oversight, providing guidance on funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures; draft and support delivery of funding documentation and monthly financial reports.