Commercial Space Strategist-Consigliere

Kaihonua, Llc; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k)

PTO

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC seeks a Commercial Space Strategist‑Consigliere to support the USSF Front Door within the Space Systems Command's COMSO. You will lead strategic planning, coordinate with Government Mission Partners, and align mission needs with commercial capabilities to accelerate adoption of solutions.

This remote CONUS role requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility and 10+ years in space programs, with strong leadership and communication to drive cross‑organizational alignment

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 10+ years in Space program acquisition, systems engineering, or space operations.
• Strong understanding of USSF/SSC/STARCOM and ability to build relationships.
• Experience supporting USSF operations or DoD programs.
• Proven leadership delivering solutions in complex environments.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Experience supporting DoD programs or government contracts.
• Knowledge of space missions and technologies (OW/EW, PNT, MW/MT, SATCOM, SDA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication for technical and senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of USSF Front Door processes.
• Analyze workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and impact.
• Support automation initiatives including ML/AI in Front Door operations.
• Engage with SSC PAE teams to capture mission, acquisition, and operational requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify commercial solutions aligned with needs.
• Plan and execute industry engagements to communicate priorities.
• Translate between vendors and government stakeholders.
• Coordinate across organizations to drive outcomes with limited authority.
• Develop strategies aligning innovation priorities with resources and needs.
• Leverage data-driven approaches to inform decisions.
• Serve as liaison with NRO Commercial Space Office and SpaceWERX to synchronize efforts.

Skills

TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Space program acquisition

Systems engineering

Space operations

Leadership

Process improvement

DoD programs experience

Space mission knowledge

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/PM or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Commercial Space Strategist - Consigliere to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Front Door within the Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office (COMSO).

In this role, you will lead strategic planning for Front Door activities, coordinating with Government Mission Partners, SSC Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) teams, and commercial innovation stakeholders. You will help align mission needs with commercial capabilities and drive a cohesive strategy for industry engagement and transition of commercial solutions into operational use.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of USSF missions, the ability to evaluate requirements and emerging solutions, and proven program management skills. Success in this role requires cross-organizational integration, strategic agility, and the ability to accelerate adoption of commercial capabilities into National Security Space (NSS) architectures.

This is a remote position open to candidates within the continental United States (CONUS), with occasional travel up to one week per month.

Key Responsibilities

The Commercial Space Strategist-Consigliere Will

• Lead strategic planning and execution of USSF Front Door processes to improve effectiveness in identifying and integrating commercial space opportunities
• Analyze existing workflows and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and mission impact
• Support automation initiatives, including the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence into Front Door operations
• Engage with SSC Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) teams to capture mission, acquisition, and operational requirements
• Conduct market research to identify commercial solutions aligned with PAE capability needs
• Plan and execute industry engagements (e.g., Industry Days, Reverse Industry Days, national symposiums) to communicate USSF priorities to commercial partners
• Translate between commercial vendors (technical/sales language) and government stakeholders (mission, funding, acquisition frameworks)
• Influence and coordinate across multiple organizations without formal authority to drive outcomes and stakeholder alignment
• Develop strategies to align innovation and integration priorities with available resources, mission needs, and commercial capabilities
• Leverage data-driven approaches to inform decision-making and execution
• Serve as a liaison between USSF and other commercial-facing Government Mission Partners (e.g., NRO Commercial Space Office, SpaceWERX) to synchronize efforts and identify shared opportunities

Requirements

Skills and Experience

The Commercial Space Strategist-Consigliere Must Have

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
• 10+ years of experience in one or more of Space program acquisition, Systems engineering, or Space operations supporting National Security missions
• Strong understanding of USSF/SSC/CSpOC/STARCOM organizations and ability to build relationships across them
• Demonstrated experience supporting USSF operations or acquisition across multiple capability areas
• Proven leadership experience defining processes and delivering solutions in complex environments
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder efforts with limited resources and evolving objectives
• Experience supporting DoD programs or government contracts
• Knowledge of space mission areas and technologies such as Orbital Warfare (OW) / Electronic Warfare (EW), Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT), Missile Warning/Tracking (MW/MT), Satellite Communications (SATCOM), or Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to brief both technical and senior executive audiences

Educati n and Certifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Program Management, or related field; or bachelor's with proven experience in the job requirements.

Preferred

• Master's degree

Benefits

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

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be 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 up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

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. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $185,000.00 - USD $230,000.00 /Yr.