Senior Space Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC Full time
Job Title: Senior Space Acquisition SME

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to fill the role of Senior Space Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME). This key position supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's SpaceWERX Office under the AFWERX program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise on strategic goals, desired end states, annual/quarterly objectives, execution plans, and necessary partnerships to achieve mission success
  • Align SpaceWERX commercial innovation initiatives with USSF Objective Force and operational requirements, addressing critical warfighter needs
  • Collaborate with PEOs and the Commercial Space Office to identify commercial opportunities, and develop strategies for implementation, integration, and transition into DoD and National Security Space Architectures
  • Provide guidance on end-to-end capability integration, including commercial services system-of-systems integration (data flows, timing, user equipment, operational effectiveness, security, etc.)
  • Shape POM and in-year USSF and AFRL investment strategies and priorities
Requirements:
  • 20 years of experience in DoD Acquisition, Program Management, or related field
  • Proven leadership as a Material Leader, Squadron Commander, or Program Manager, with expertise in:
  • Managing multiple acquisition programs, including innovation and RDT&E, with a focus on developing key program milestones and master schedules
  • Integrating diverse lines of effort into a cohesive and streamlined execution plan
  • Developing budgets to fund development and procurement activities, ensuring alignment with USSF and DoD PPBE processes
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid federal holidays


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