Piper Companies

SETA Acquisitions Program Manager

Piper Companies • $140K — $215K *
El Segundo, CA 90245In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance - SAP required
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
  • 7+ years of acquisition experience with a Bachelor's, or 5+ years with a Master's
  • Experience in military and intelligence community program management
  • Familiarity with acquisition offices.

Responsibilities

  • Support and advise Program Manager and Space Force leadership on acquisition strategies
  • Develop and oversee acquisition planning briefs and documents
  • Create program planning and execution documents following DOD policies
  • Conduct technical and program assessments of contractor design and milestone reviews
  • Identify project risks and assess progress to meet requirements.

Benefits

  • Cigna medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k plan
  • 20 days of paid time off
  • 11 federal holidays
  • Sick leave as required by law
Full Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a SETA Acquisitions Program Manager on our new 10 year-long SETA U.S. Space Force (USSF) program to provide support in developing and deploying space-based weapon systems capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio in El Segundo, CA.

Location: El Segundo, California

Responsibilities for the Space Program Acquisition Specialist:
  • Support and advise the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership in regards to acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting and execution (PPBE).
  • Develop and oversee acquisition planning briefs and documents (ESIS, ASP, ASD, etc.).
  • Develop overarching program planning and execution documents from DODI 5000.02 and relevant DOD, AF, and SMC policies.
  • Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design / milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, and issues to achieve requirements.

Qualifications for the Space Program Acquisition Specialist:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - SAP
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field
  • 7+ years (with Bachelors) or 5+ years (with a Masters) of experience with acquisition and program management within the military and or intelligence community field
  • Experience interfacing with acquisition offices

Compensation:
  • Salary range: $140,000 - $215,000 (Pay based on years of experience and education)
  • Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 09/28/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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