Senior Space Acquisition Expert

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC Full time

Job Title: Senior Space Acquisition Expert - 5182

Job Summary:

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

As a Senior Space Acquisition Expert, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert space acquisition guidance to the Director and leadership of the SpaceWERX Office. Your focus will be on developing and executing a comprehensive portfolio management strategy for SpaceWERX, aligning commercial innovation activities across various capability areas, and ensuring their seamless integration into SpaceWERX's planning, processes, and execution activities.

You will also serve as the primary point of contact between SpaceWERX and key stakeholders, including Program Executive Officers, the SSC Commercial Space Office, and other USSF, DoD, and USG partners. A critical aspect of your role will involve driving the identification and implementation of transition strategies for top-performing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) companies.

This is a remote position with the flexibility to work from any location within the continental United States (CONUS). Occasional travel, up to one week per month, is required.

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

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance:

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary:

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement:

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

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