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Program Acquisition Budget Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Acquisition Budget Specialist to support a leading defense contractor. This role entails providing strategic financial and acquisition support to senior leadership and program teams, with a focus on satellite and space systems development and execution of new and ongoing projects.

Responsibilities for the Program Acquisition Budget Specialist:

• Serve as liaison between project management, planning teams, and line management to ensure smooth execution of new and ongoing projects.
• Manage financial resourcing across diverse funding types (Procurement, R&D, O&M) using the DoD PPBE process.
• Develop and coordinate POM inputs, UFRs/UPLs, and ASP documentation.
• Support contract lifecycle activities from RFP development through award and execution.
• Assist in planning acquisition strategies for projects ranging from early tech development to full Programs of Record (PoR).
• Coordinate financial briefings and decision support for senior leaders.
• Monitor project progress and implement problem-solving mechanisms with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SMEs to refine budgetary estimates and ensure accuracy.
• Lead and participate in financial management meetings and reviews.
• Prepare budget execution reports and respond to budget queries.
• Perform budget formulation and execution tasks across multiple fiscal years.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders in the PPBE process including SSC, SAF/SQ, SAF/FMB, OSD/A&S & CAPE, USSPACECOM, USINDOPACOM, and OMB.

Qualifications for the Program Acquisition Budget Specialist:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in DoD PPBE and PPBS processes.
• Proven expertise in acquisition and program management, especially in satellite systems for DoD (SSC) or NRO programs.
• Strong understanding of POM, FYDP, Defense Guidance, UFR/UPL, ASP, and Joint Strategic Planning Systems.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of federal budgetary methods, regulations, and procedures.
• Skilled in financial data analysis and reporting.
• Active T5 or SSBI clearance with SCI eligibility and Continuous Evaluation enrollment.
• Willingness to be nominated for SCI and SAP access and to undergo a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., PMP).
• Experience in the National Security Space domain.
• Background supporting U.S. Government weapons system program offices or development environments.

Compensation for the Program Acquisition Budget Specialist:

• Salary: $160,000 - $200,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays

Keywords: Program Management, Financial Management, DoD Acquisition, PPBE, PPBS, Procurement, Research and Development, Operations and Maintenance, POM, UFR, UPL, ASP, Contract Lifecycle, RFP, Program of Record, Budget Execution, Budget Formulation, Satellite Systems, SSC, SAF/SQ, SAF/FMB, OSD/A&S, CAPE, USSPACECOM, USINDOPACOM, OMB, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Acquisition Strategy, Technical Evaluations, Source Selection, SCI Eligibility, T5 Clearance, SSBI, Continuous Evaluation, SAP Access, Polygraph, PMP Certification, National Security Space, Weapons Systems, Federal Budgeting, Financial Reporting