Acquisition Support Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Acquisition Support Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The Acquisition Support Specialist will provide expert guidance on acquisition strategies, schedules, budgeting, and execution for Department of Defense programs. This role includes developing acquisition plans, coordinating program documentation, and advising on funding and compliance with DoD acquisition frameworks.Responsibilities of the Acquisition Support Specialist include:·Advise Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, and budgeting·Prepare status reports and coordinate staff meetings and technical interchange meetings·Develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings·Draft and coordinate program planning and execution documents aligned with DoDI 5000.02 and DoD policies·Assess contractor design and milestone reviews to evaluate progress, risks, and mission compliance·Provide program element coordination and monitor funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures·Support delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reportsQualifications for the Acquisition Support Specialist include:•Bachelor’s degree in business management or related discipline•14+ years of experience in DoD weapon systems acquisitions, program management, or contracts management•Knowledge of Major Capability Acquisition System, JCIDS, and PPBE processes•Active in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), SCI eligibility, and enrollment in Continuous Evaluation•Willingness to consent to polygraph and nomination for SAP access•Preferred: Master’s degree in business or technical management, PMP certification, and experience in National Security Space or Space Control mission areas Compensation for the Acquisition Support Specialist includes:·Salary Range: $160,000 - $210,000 depending on experience·Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and HolidaysKeywordsAcquisition Support Specialist, DoD acquisition, defense acquisition, program management, contracting, budgeting, PPBE process, JCIDS, Major Capability Acquisition, DoDI 5000.02, rapid prototyping, acquisition planning, acquisition strategy, acquisition documentation, acquisition execution, acquisition lifecycle, acquisition compliance, acquisition policy, acquisition framework, acquisition scheduling, acquisition coordination, acquisition reporting, acquisition risk management, acquisition cost analysis, acquisition finance, acquisition funding, acquisition oversight, acquisition governance, acquisition support services, acquisition program support, acquisition program planning, acquisition program execution, acquisition program documentation, acquisition program compliance, acquisition program coordination, acquisition program reporting, acquisition program risk management, acquisition program cost analysis, acquisition program finance, acquisition program funding, acquisition program oversight, acquisition program governance, acquisition program support services, acquisition program management support, acquisition program management services, acquisition program management consulting, acquisition program management solutions, acquisition program management expertise, acquisition program management experience, acquisition program management knowledge, acquisition program management skills, acquisition program management capabilities, acquisition program management competencies, acquisition program management qualifications, acquisition program management certifications, acquisition program management training, acquisition program management education, acquisition program management background, acquisition program management clearance, SCI clearance, SSBI clearance, SAP access, polygraph, cleared professional, onsite role, Maryland, DC Metro, defense programs. #LI-KG1 #LI-ONSITE