Acquisition Management Support III, PAPM ISR Support

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an Acquisition Management Support III / Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) - Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Support to support the Program Manager Warfare (PMW) 120 office within NAVWAR Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I).

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a high-performing team supporting mission-critical U.S. Navy programs in Battle space Awareness and Information Operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program management support across the full life cycle, including planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) activities
• Support PAPM functions, including program planning, requirements alignment, budget formulation, and execution tracking for ISR related initiatives
• Aid in developing and maintaining acquisition documentation, including acquisition strategies, program plans, and milestone documentation
• Support development and refinement of cost estimates, budget exhibits (e.g., POM, PB, spend plans), and financial tracking reports
• Coordinate with resource sponsors, comptrollers, and program stakeholders to align funding with program requirements and priorities
• Track program execution against cost, schedule, and performance metrics, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies
• Aid in preparation of briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for leadership, including PEO and stakeholder engagements
• Support contract planning and coordination with contracting personnel to support acquisition execution
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies, PPBE processes, and Navy/PEO Digital guidance
• Maintain program documentation and ensure audit readiness for acquisition and financial activities

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• 7+ years of experience in DoD acquisition, program management, or financial/budget support
• Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition life cycle and PPBE process
• Familiarity with ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems or mission areas
• Experience developing acquisition and budget documentation (e.g., POM inputs, budget exhibits, spend plans)
• Knowledge of funding types (O&M, RDT&E, Procurement) and financial execution processes
• Ability to analyze program performance, identify risks, and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership
• Experience working within a PMO/PEO environment and coordinating across multiple stakeholders
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Excel, Flank SharePoint, Navy ERP, SPIDER, CARD, LCCE, APB, NAVWAR GWB, or similar tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition, Program Management, or a related field
• DAWIA Certification in Program Management or Financial Management equivalent

Skills

• Understanding of ISR systems or mission areas
• Experience supporting PAPM functions, including program planning, budgeting, and execution tracking
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working within a PMO/PEO environment and coordinating across multiple stakeholders
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Excel, Flank SharePoint, Navy ERP, SPIDER, CARD, LCCE, APB, NAVWAR GWB, or similar tools

Benefits

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

Pay

USD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

N/A