Space Program Acquisition Specialists (TS/SCI)

Summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Space Program Acquisition Specialist on our new 10 year-long SETA U.S. Space Force (USSF) program to provide support in developing and deploying space-based weapon systems capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio in El Segundo, CA.Location: El Segundo, CaliforniaResponsibilities for the Space Program Acquisition Specialist:Support and advise the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership in regards to acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting and execution (PPBE).Develop and oversee acquisition planning briefs and documents (ESIS, ASP, ASD, etc.).Develop overarching program planning and execution documents from DODI 5000.02 and relevant DOD, AF, and SMC policies.Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design / milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, and issues to achieve requirements.Qualifications for the Space Program Acquisition Specialist:Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - SAPBachelor's degree or higher in relevant field7+ years (with Bachelors) or 5+ years (with a Masters) of experience with acquisition and program management within the military and or intelligence community fieldExperience interfacing with acquisition officesCompensation:Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 (Pay based on years of experience and education)Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by lawThis job opens for applications on 08/03/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.#LI-NJ1#LI-Onsite#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Space Program Acquisition Specialist on our new 10 year-long SETA U.S. Space Force (USSF) program to provide support in developing and deploying space-based weapon systems capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio in El Segundo, CA.Location: El Segundo, CaliforniaResponsibilities for the Space Program Acquisition Specialist:Support and advise the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership in regards to acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting and execution (PPBE).Develop and oversee acquisition planning briefs and documents (ESIS, ASP, ASD, etc.).Develop overarching program planning and execution documents from DODI 5000.02 and relevant DOD, AF, and SMC policies.Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design / milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, and issues to achieve requirements.Qualifications for the Space Program Acquisition Specialist:Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - SAPBachelor's degree or higher in relevant field7+ years (with Bachelors) or 5+ years (with a Masters) of experience with acquisition and program management within the military and or intelligence community fieldExperience interfacing with acquisition officesCompensation:Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 (Pay based on years of experience and education)Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by lawThis job opens for applications on 08/03/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.#LI-NJ1#LI-Onsite#J-18808-Ljbffr