Acquisitions Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Acquisitions Specialist to support a company focused on delivering mission-critical capabilities within the national security space and defense acquisition community. This position is on-site at El Segundo, CA. The Acquisitions Specialist will support program and project leadership by driving acquisition strategy, financial execution, and program planning across high-impact defense initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to space and national security missions shaping the future of defense.

Responsibilities for the Acquisitions Specialist include:

• Provide strategic acquisition guidance to Program/Project Managers including contracting, budgeting, and execution support
• Develop acquisition plans, schedules, executive briefings, and coordinate technical interchange and staff meetings
• Draft and manage program documentation aligned with DoD 5000.02 and rapid prototyping acquisition frameworks
• Conduct technical and programmatic assessments during design and milestone reviews to evaluate risk, progress, and mission success
• Support financial management activities including funding execution, reporting, and program element coordination

Required Qualifications for the Acquisitions Specialist include:

• 5+ years of experience supporting DoD weapon systems acquisition, program management, or contracts management
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes including Major Capability Acquisition, JCIDS, and PPBE
• Strong analytical, financial, and program management skills with experience supporting government or defense contractor environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for SCI access and willingness to undergo polygraph

Compensation for the Acquisitions Specialist include:

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $210,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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