Acquisition Specialist L3

3 weeks ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC Full time
Job Title: Acquisition Specialist L3

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly skilled Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and talented team dedicated to driving success.

The Acquisition Specialist will provide critical support to the United States Space Force's (USSF) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Integrated Program Office (IPO). OTTI programs ensure the delivery of an effective force design by aligning the acquisition, development, and sustainment of long-term test and training capabilities for the USSF.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, plan, and manage acquisitions for a variety of products and services.
  • Provide full lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) acquisition support by conducting market research, assisting in the development of acquisition strategies, preparing solicitation documentation for both pre- and post-award stages, and reviewing proposals for compliance.
  • Track and manage requirements, maintain technical baselines, and monitor program risks.
  • Ensure seamless integration across program objectives, balancing cost, schedule, and performance to achieve mission success.
Requirements:
  • Hold and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible, SAP accessible DoD clearance.
  • 10+ years of proven, practical, and relevant DoD work experience.
  • Experience in a System Program Office (SPO) or Program Management Office (PMO) assigned with delivering hardware and/or software products for DoD operators (space systems preferred but other SPO/PMO experience may be considered).
  • Experience in developing, planning, and managing acquisitions for a variety of products and services, including but not limited to providing cradle-to-grave acquisition support.
  • Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
  • Working knowledge of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF).
  • Working knowledge of DOD contract types.
  • Experience with leading or participating in DoD Source Selection activities, to include preparation, source selection team leadership or participation, and source selection results briefings to a Source Selection Authority (or equivalent), including but not limited to Sources Sought, Broad Area Announcements, Industry Days, and Requests for Proposal (strongly desired).
  • Experience developing source selection evaluation criteria and evaluating proposals against evaluation criteria (strongly desired).
  • Experience managing contracts to include performance and product quality assessment, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Management, and Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Management (strongly desired).
  • Working knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
  • Acknowledged as an industry leader, possessing robust analytical skills and a proven record of accomplishment.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of leaders and colleagues, while exemplifying effective teamwork and collaboration skills in both physical and virtual workplace environments.
  • Demonstrated ability for autonomous work, seamlessly working with team members and senior leadership with minimal supervision.
  • Exhibit strong critical thinking abilities and problem-solving acumen, proactively addressing challenges and preempting potential issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively approach tasks, address challenges, and solve problems.
  • Exceptional communication skills to include written, verbal, and presentation skills, combined with the ability to efficiently communicate in a DoD environment and the ability to comprehend complex written or verbal information.
  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Full-time on-site work is required.
  • Travel up to 25% of the time may be required.
Education / Certifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree (required).
  • Masters' Degree (desired).
  • Relevant work experience or training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401(k).
  • PTO.
  • 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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