Acquisition Specialist - Top Secret

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking multiple Top Secret/SCI Cleared Acquisitions Specialists with experience in National Security Space to join our SETA team in El Segundo, California. We are providing technical advisory support services to the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command and Space Operations.

Program Overview:

In this effort, you will be a part of a specialized engineering team with a large integrator that supports the delivery of cutting-edge defensive/offensive solutions to spacecrafts and advanced ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) assets, and operations. Projects may encompass model-based systems engineering, modeling and simulation, agile software development, orbital/flight controls, launch capabilities, and other avenues.

Qualifications of the Acquisition Specialist:

• 8+ or more years in government acquisitions, program management and/or contracts management within the DoD.
• Prior experience in Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution process
• Strong experience advising Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and execution.
• Experience drafting overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoD.
• Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.
• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI upgrade, for Special Programs

Compensation for the Acquisition Specialist:

• Salary Range: $130,000-$170,000/year *flexible based on experience*
• Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 04/23/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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