Mark Zakner

Defense Technology Acquisition Expert. Accelerating Capability. Securing Space Dominance.

Role: Contracts Portfolio Chief, Space Systems Acquisition at United States Space Force
Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Mark Zakner

Defense acquisition and federal contracting expert with 18-year experience in space…

Experience

Contracts Portfolio Chief, Space Systems Acquisition
United States Space Force
Jan 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

Webster University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Procurement and Acquisitions Management
Defense Acquisition University
Defense Systems Acquisition Management
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Sourcing
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Defense Industry Course Seminar

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Current company

United States Space Force

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 6.2K employees · Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is a new branch of the Armed Forces, established on December 20, 2019 with enactment of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The USSF was established within the Department of the Air Force, meaning the Secretary of the Air Force has overall responsibility for the USSF, under the guidance and direction of the Secretary of Defense. Additionally, a four-star general known as the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) serves as the senior military member of the USSF. The CSO is a full member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mission The USSF is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing military space professionals, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands. Hyperlinks do not constitute endorsement. Full disclaimer here: https://www.af.mil/Disclaimer/ Content was removed to align with the President’s executive orders and DoD priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17, “Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes.

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About Mark Zakner

Experience

Contracts Portfolio Chief, Space Systems Acquisition

Education

Webster University

Defense Acquisition University

Naval Postgraduate School

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

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