Acquisitions Professional- Production Planning

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Top Secret Cleared Acquisitions Professional with astrong understanding of the production and implementation of the acquisition life cycle. This program supports Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts who have a background in the Department of Defense's major capability acquisition process for the United States Space Force, Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities for Acquisition Specialist-Production Phase

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
• Provide guidance and support to the production phase and implementation of new systems, system release and manage operations.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues.
• Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customers regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.

Qualifications for Acquisition Specialist-Production Phase

Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense.

• Experience with the:
  • Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.
  • Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
  • Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution process.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Desired Skills:

• Master's degree in business management, technical management, and/or engineering.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP).
• Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.

Compensation for Acquisition Specialist-Production Phase

· Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000 (based on years of experience and education)

· Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 2+ weeks PTO and 11 Federal Holidays

*Please note this job is open for applications on 08/01/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.*