M&A Professional, Independent Contractor

Job Id: 0000176078Job Category: OtherJob Location: El Segundo, CaliforniaSecurity Clearance: TS/SCIBusiness Unit: Zachary PiperPosition Owner: Chris GlendenningZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Acquisition Specialist to support the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo, CA. This individual will support a portfolio of space acquisition programs focused on delivering advanced warfighting capabilities across Combat Power, Space Domain Awareness, and Enterprise Battle Management initiatives. The Program Acquisition Specialist will provide acquisition, budget, contracting, and program management expertise for critical national security space programs.Responsibilities of the Program Acquisition Specialist include:Advise Program Managers and government stakeholders on acquisition strategies, program execution, contracting actions, budgeting, and schedulingDevelop acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, J&A packages, executive briefings, and program documentation in accordance with DoD acquisition policies and frameworksSupport contractor design reviews and milestone reviews to assess program progress, risks, issues, and mission requirementsTrack funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and monthly financial reporting activitiesCoordinate staff meetings, technical interchange meetings, and cross-functional stakeholder communicationsDevelop and maintain program planning and execution documents supporting rapid prototyping and space acquisition initiativesQualifications for the Program Acquisition Specialist include:Active TS/SCI clearance with an in-scope T5 or SSBI investigation and eligibility for SCI accessBachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Technical Management, or a related discipline5+ years of Department of Defense acquisition, program management, and/or contracts management experience supporting weapon systems programsExperience supporting acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, J&A packages, program documentation, and executive briefingsKnowledge of the DoD Major Capability Acquisition process, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processPrior government acquisition or SETA experience required, with government-side acquisition experience strongly preferredMaster's degree, PMP certification, and experience supporting National Security Space or Space Control mission areas preferredCompensation for the Program Acquisition Specialist includes:Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and HolidaysThis job opens for applications on September 30, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.Keywords: Program Acquisition Specialist, DoD Acquisition, Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Planning, J&A, JCIDS, PPBE, Program Management, Contracts Management, SETA, Government Acquisition, Weapon Systems Acquisition, Space Systems Command, SSC, United States Space Force, National Security Space, Space Control, TS/SCI, SCI Eligible, SAP, Financial Management, Budget Execution, Executive Briefings, Rapid Prototyping, Defense Acquisition, El Segundo CA, Space Operations, Government Consulting.#LI-CG2#LI-ONSITE