Data Center Operations Technician

Data Center Operations Technician

Springfield, Virginia

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager to support a company focused on advanced defense technology development, rapid prototyping, and national security space programs. This position is ON-SITE at El Segundo, CA. The Acquisition Program Manager will provide acquisition, program management, contracting, budgeting, and execution support for complex Department of Defense programs. Join a mission-focused team driving the development and fielding of next-generation capabilities supporting critical national security objectives.

Responsibilities for the Acquisition Program Manager include:

• Advise Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, contracting approaches, budgeting, scheduling, and program execution activities.
• Develop acquisition plans, integrated schedules, executive briefings, status reports, and other program management documentation.
• Draft, coordinate, and maintain program planning and execution documents in accordance with DoD acquisition policies, including the Adaptive Acquisition Framework and rapid prototyping initiatives.
• Assess contractor technical reviews, design reviews, and milestone events to evaluate program progress, risks, issues, and mission readiness.
• Support program funding activities, including budget tracking, financial reporting, commitment and obligation monitoring, and preparation of funding documentation.

Required Qualifications for the Acquisition Program Manager include:

• 5+ years of experience in Department of Defense acquisition, program management, and/or contracts management.
• Experience supporting Major Capability Acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS).
• Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Experience developing acquisition strategies, Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation, acquisition plans, and program schedules.
• Strong communication, briefing, stakeholder coordination, and program execution skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related business discipline.
• Active SCI eligibility with an in-scope T5 or SSBI background investigation and enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (if applicable).
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and successfully complete a polygraph examination.

Preferred Qualifications for the Acquisition Program Manager include:

• Master’s degree in Business Management, Technical Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting National Security Space programs.
• Experience within the Space Control mission area.

Compensation for the Acquisition Program Manager includes:

Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000 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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