Senior Space Acquisition SME

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Annapolis, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Space Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Galapagos Federal Systems LLC plays a crucial role in supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory's SpaceWERX Office. This position involves providing expert guidance on space acquisition, developing and executing portfolio management strategies, and ensuring the integration of commercial innovation activities into SpaceWERX's operations. The SME will act as the primary liaison between SpaceWERX and key stakeholders, driving the implementation of transition strategies for top-performing SBIR and STTR companies. This is a remote position with occasional travel requirements.

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.
• Expertise in managing multiple acquisition programs, including innovation and RDT&E, with a focus on developing key program milestones and master schedules.
• Experience in integrating diverse lines of effort into a cohesive and streamlined execution plan.
• Ability to develop budgets to fund development and procurement activities, ensuring alignment with USSF and DoD PPBE processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• BS degree.
• MA/MS in relevant field.
• Relevant Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Certifications/Competencies such as: Acquisition Management, Business Management, Technical Management, other DoD Program Management Career Field Functional Competencies.
• PMP (or other industry standard certification).

Benefits

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