Director’s Action Group Support
Na Oiwi Kane
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Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Director’s Action Group (DAG) Support to assist the Program Acquisition Executive for Advanced Capabilities. This role coordinates high-priority executive actions, prepares staff packages, and manages briefing materials across classified and unclassified environments.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to work independently, and coordinates with dispersed teams while supporting senior leadership objectives and the ongoing growth of the
Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
- 7+ years supporting DoD staff or similar mission environments.
- Experience managing multiple high-visibility executive taskings and priorities.
- Experience coordinating executive-level briefs, packages, and staff products.
- Familiarity with DoW/DAF/USSF governance and processes.
- Prior DoD/USSF experience at HQ level is a plus.
- Ability to work with senior leadership in classified/unclassified settings.
- Knowledge of space and intelligence mission systems and related acquisition processes.
- Proficiency with ETMS2, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
Responsibilities
- Manage, coordinate, and track high-priority executive taskings and suspense items from senior leadership.
- Maintain executive task-management systems to ensure accountability and timely completion.
- Develop and staff executive briefings, decision packages, information papers, and talking points.
- Coordinate with program offices and external stakeholders for timely executive responses.
- Support leadership meetings, engagements, and battle rhythm activities with planning and follow-up.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and elevate issues to the DAG Lead and leadership.
- Ensure deliverables meet quality, security, and deadline requirements.
- Facilitate cross-team communication across dispersed teams to align objectives.
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Job description
Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Director’s Action Group (DAG) Support, supporting the Program Acquisition Executive for Advanced Capabilities (PAE-AC). This position plays a critical role in advancing organizational priorities, coordinating executive-level actions, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across leadership and program offices.
As a member of a three-person executive support team reporting directly to the DAG Lead, the DAG Support professional will manage high-priority taskings, coordinate executive briefings and staff packages, and support strategic initiatives across classified and unclassified environments. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to deliver accurate, timely products in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and capable of working independently while maintaining close coordination with geographically dispersed team members and stakeholders. Success in this position requires strong communication, initiative, and a commitment to supporting senior leadership objectives and the continued development of a growing organization.
Manage, coordinate, and track high-priority executive taskings, action items, and suspense requirements from senior leadership, including the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), SAF/SQ, U.S. Space Force (USSF), Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAF RCO), and Program Acquisition Executives (PAEs)
Maintain executive task-management systems, including ETMS2, SharePoint, and related tracking tools, to ensure accountability, visibility, and timely completion of leadership priorities
Develop, review, coordinate, and staff executive-level briefings, decision packages, information papers, staff summary sheets, read-aheads, talking points, and other leadership correspondence
Collaborate with program offices, directorates, acquisition organizations, and external stakeholders to gather, consolidate, and validate information for accurate and timely executive responses
Support senior leadership meetings, executive engagements, decision forums, and organizational battle rhythm activities through planning, coordination, preparation, and follow-up
Monitor tasking progress, identify potential risks or delays, and elevate critical issues and emerging requirements to the DAG Lead and senior leadership
Ensure executive-level deliverables meet established quality standards, security requirements, and suspense deadlines
Facilitate communication and coordination across geographically dispersed teams to maintain alignment with organizational objectives and mission priorities
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
7+ years of relevant experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) staff organizations, program offices, headquarters organizations, or comparable mission environments
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent, high-visibility executive taskings, priorities, and suspense requirements
Experience preparing, coordinating, reviewing, or staffing executive-level correspondence, briefings, decision packages, and leadership products
Familiarity with Department of War (DoW), Department of the Air Force (DAF), or U.S. Space Force governance, executive staffing, and coordination processes
Prior military, civilian, or contractor experience supporting the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, or other DoW organizations, preferably at the higher headquarters level
Ability to coordinate effectively with senior leadership, program offices, and cross-functional stakeholders in classified and unclassified environments
Familiarity with space mission systems, intelligence systems, operational capabilities, and intelligence collection activities
Knowledge of DoD, DAF, USSF acquisition processes, organizations, and/or Rapid Capabilities Office environments
Experience using ETMS2, SharePoint, or comparable executive task-management and collaboration platforms
Previous experience supporting senior military or civilian executives within DoD headquarters or acquisition organizations
Required
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Preferred
- Master’s degree
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k)
PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Military Differential
Tuition reimbursement
Paid federal holidays
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.
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.
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."
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.
The final salary offered within the posted range will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors.
USD $175,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.
US-VA-Chantilly
2026-3957
Administrative & Business Support
Full-Time
Top Secret/SCI
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