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Job Title: Senior Space Acquisition SME -5182
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 91331
Job Salary: $180,000-$260,000
Job Summary
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.
As a Senior Space Manager, 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.
Compensation Minimum: $180,000
Compensation Maximum: $260,000
Job Requirements:
Skills / Experience Required
Required Experience:
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
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
clearance
Education / Certifications
BS degree
MA/MS in relevant field
Relevant Defense Acquistion University (DAU)
Certifications/Competencies such as: Acquisition Management,
Business Management, Technical Management, other DoD Program
Management Career Field Functional Competencies, preferred
PMP (or other industry standard, preferred)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k)
PTO
Paid Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Paid federal holidays
Security Clearance
Mustbe a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active
security clearance maybe/is 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 technologi