Acquisition Support Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Acquisition Support Specialist with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Acquisition Support Specialist for a leading technology integration located in El Segundo, CA. The Acquisition Support Specialist will contribute to advancing critical national security initiatives by supporting the development, integration, and delivery of next-generation space capabilities and command-and-control systems. . This position will be on-site in El Segundo, CA five days per week! Responsibilities of the Acquisition Support Specialist include:
* Provide expert advice to Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and execution.
* Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
* Develop, draft, and coordinate program planning and execution documents tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework and relevant DoD, Air Force, and local policies for rapid prototyping.
* Conduct technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design and milestone reviews to evaluate progress, risks, and ability to meet mission requirements.
* Support program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring; advise on funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures; draft and deliver program funding documentation and monthly financial reports. Qualifications for the Acquisition Support Specialist include:
* Bachelor's degree in business management or related discipline and 14+ years of experience in government weapon systems acquisitions, program management, or contracts management within the Department of Defense.
* Expertise in:
* Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.
* Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
* Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution process.
* Active security clearance with an in-scope background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (if applicable).
* Willingness to be nominated for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP), and consent to a polygraph examination. Desired

Skills:

* Master's degree in business management, technical management, or engineering.
* Professional certifications such as PMI PMP.
* Experience in National Security Space and/or Space Control mission areas. Compensation for the Acquisition Support Specialist include:
* Salary Range: $160,001 - $200,000
* Comprehensive Benefits:
Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays This job opens for applications on [1.9.25] . Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-MR1 #LI-ONSITE , U.S. Space Force, Horizon Program, SAIC, National Security Space.