Job Description

Salary: $180,000 - 190,000 per year Requirements:

• Active Top Secret security clearance preferred, with SCI eligibility
• Experience in supporting space acquisition programs or program management activities in a DoD, Air Force, or Space Force environment
• Understanding of DoD acquisition processes, program life cycle management, and defense acquisition policies
• Familiarity with space systems, satellite programs, and national security space missions
• Proven experience in tracking program cost, schedule, and performance metrics
• Capability to assist in the development of program plans, reports, and executive-level briefings
• Experience coordinating with program management offices, engineering teams, and acquisition stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple program activities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Bachelors degree in financial management, Business Administration or a related field (required)
• Masters degree in business administration (MBA) or Program Management (preferred)
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Certification (DAWIA / DAWIA-equivalent) in Program Management or Systems Engineering (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) (preferred)
• Program management or acquisition-related certifications relevant to DoD space acquisition programs (preferred)

• Provide program management support for space acquisition programs and initiatives within SAF/SQ
• Assist in creating and coordinating program plans, schedules, and execution strategies for space capability development
• Monitor and evaluate program costs, schedules, and performance metrics to enable effective oversight
• Prepare program reviews, status reports, and executive briefings for Department of the Air Force leadership
• Collaborate with program offices, engineering teams, contracting entities, and financial management staff for integrated program execution
• Assist in developing and maintaining program documentation, including risk registers, schedules, and performance reports
• Support planning and execution of acquisition milestones, program reviews, and decision events
• Track and manage action items, taskers, and program deliverables among various stakeholders
• Analyze program performance data and make recommendations to enhance program execution and efficiency
• Ensure adherence to Department of War and Department of the Air Force acquisition policies, procedures, and reporting requirements

• Support
• Security
• Hardware
• Network

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Galapagos Federal Systems LLC, headquartered in Hawaii, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and paid federal holidays. With over 30 years of experience providing IT services in the federal and commercial sectors, our team brings innovative expertise in delivering a broad spectrum of technological solutions. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to quality and timely service delivery.

last updated 13 week of 2026

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