Senior Program Acquisition Specialist

Job Id: 0000178475Job Category: Information TechnologyJob Location: El Segundo, CaliforniaSecurity Clearance: TS/SCIBusiness Unit: Zachary PiperPosition Owner: Mark McMullenZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Acquisition Specialist to support defense acquisition, program management, and strategic planning initiatives for a mission-critical national security program in El Segundo, CA. The Senior Program Acquisition Specialist will advise government Program Managers on acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution while supporting the development of acquisition documentation and milestone reviews. This position is fully onsite in El Segundo, CA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance!Responsibilities of the Senior Program Acquisition Specialist:Advise government Program Managers on acquisition strategies, contracting approaches, schedules, budgets, and program executionDevelop acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and supporting contracting documentationPrepare program schedules, status reports, executive briefings, and acquisition milestone documentationDevelop and coordinate program planning documents in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 and DoD acquisition policiesSupport Major Capability Acquisition, rapid prototyping, and defense acquisition lifecycle activitiesEvaluate contractor performance, technical milestones, program risks, and execution schedulesMonitor program funding, commitments, obligations, expenditures, and financial reportingCoordinate technical interchange meetings, program reviews, and stakeholder briefingsSupport Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities and acquisition decision-makingCollaborate with government stakeholders, contracting teams, and engineering personnel to ensure program objectives are achievedQualifications for the Senior Program Acquisition Specialist:Active TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related discipline7+ years of relevant experience in DoD acquisition, government program management, or defense contracting; advanced degrees may offset experience requirementsExperience supporting government acquisition programs as a SETA contractor or directly within a government organizationHands-on experience developing acquisition strategies, Justifications and Approvals (J&As), acquisition plans, and program execution documentationKnowledge of DoD 5000.02, the Defense Acquisition System, and Major Capability Acquisition processesUnderstanding of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processesExperience supporting acquisition milestone reviews, program budgeting, contracting activities, and financial executionStrong communication, technical writing, analytical, and executive briefing skillsWillingness to undergo additional security processing for SCI/SAP access and a polygraph examination if requiredExperience supporting national security space, Space Control, or military space acquisition programs is a plusMaster's degree or PMP certification is a plusCompensation for the Senior Program Acquisition Specialist includes:Salary: $140,000 - $170,000Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays#LI-MM1 #LI-ONSITEKeywords: Senior Program Acquisition Specialist, Program Acquisition Specialist, Acquisition Specialist Level IV, Acquisition Specialist Level V, DoD Acquisition Specialist, Defense Acquisition, Government Acquisition, Acquisition Program Manager, Acquisition Analyst, SETA, Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance, Government Program Management, Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Planning, Justification and Approval, J&A, DoD 5000.02, Defense Acquisition System, Major Capability Acquisition, Adaptive Acquisition Framework, Rapid Prototyping, JCIDS, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, PPBE, Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution, Defense Contracting, Contract Management, Program Execution, Program Budgeting, Financial Management, Acquisition Milestones, Program Reviews, Contractor Assessments, Program Risk Management, Space Systems Acquisition, National Security Space, Space Control, Space Force, DoD, Department of Defense, PMP, TS/SCI Clearance, Active TS/SCI, SCI Eligibility, Special Access Programs, SAP, El Segundo CA, Los Angeles County, California, Onsite Acquisition Specialist