Senior Acquisition Specialist

About the role

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist Level 3 to support the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission-critical acquisition efforts. In this role, you will support the acquisition lifecycle by conducting market research, developing acquisition strategies, assisting with Request for Proposal (RFP) development, and supporting technical and proposal evaluations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong knowledge of DoD acquisition and procurement processes and experience supporting complex acquisition efforts in a mission-focused environment. Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA‑Certified NHO‑owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services 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.

Responsibilities

• Support complex Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force acquisition activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle
• Develop and support acquisition strategies, market research, evaluation criteria, contract requirements, and source selection activities
• Integrate and evaluate cost, schedule, and performance requirements to support program objectives and acquisition decisions
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program and acquisition risks to support successful program execution
• Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities and associated acquisition planning
• Provide acquisition expertise supporting product development and science and technology (S&T) programs, program offices, or similar DoD environments
• Collaborate with program teams, government stakeholders, and senior leadership to support acquisition and procurement objectives

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (required); Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Program Management or related functional areas (preferred)
• Project Management Professional certification (preferred)
• Physical requirements: work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods, typing and reading from a computer screen; sufficient mobility including bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete duties; may include lifting up to thirty pounds as necessary

Skills

• 10+ years of relevant DoD experience supporting contracts, subcontracts, acquisition, or procurement activities
• Demonstrated experience supporting the full acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluations, source selection, contract award, and post-award activities
• Strong knowledge of Air Force and Space Force acquisition processes, policies, and practices
• Working knowledge of risk management and the PPBE process
• Experience supporting product development, science and technology programs, program offices, or similar defense acquisition environments
• Strong understanding of the U.S. Space Force organizational structure, mission objectives,