<p>Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Contracts Support Specialist to support a high-priority Department of Defense space program in El Segundo, CA.</p> <p>This position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>As a Contracts Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting senior Space Force leadership and program management in acquisition and contracting efforts. Your tasks will include:</p> <ul> <li>Advising on acquisition strategies, contracting procedures, budget planning, and execution processes. </li><li>Preparing and drafting essential documentation including ESIS, ASP, ASD, J&A, and Source Selection Strategies. </li><li>Assisting technical teams with the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and incentive planning. </li><li>Supporting contract negotiations, assessing price reasonableness, and managing contract administration and termination actions. </li><li>Coordinating and preparing contract modifications such as funding actions, award fees, performance period extensions, and administrative updates. </li><li>Developing and managing overarching program planning documents in alignment with DoDI 5000.02 and relevant DoD, Air Force, and Space Systems Command policies. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree. </li><li>Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience including: </li><li>Federal contracting regulations and procurement procedures. </li><li>DoD Major Capability Acquisition System processes. </li><li>Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). </li><li>Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) processes. </li><li>Active T5 or SSBI background investigation, adjudicated for SCI, and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (if applicable). </li><li>Willingness to be nominated for Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs, with consent to a Polygraph examination. </li></ul> <p>Desired Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Professional certification such as PMP. </li><li>Experience within the National Security Space domain. </li><li>Background working in U.S. Government weapons system development environments or program offices. </li></ul> <p>Compensation:</p> <ul> <li>Annual salary: $140,000 to $180,000, depending on experience </li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays </li></ul>