Director’s Action Group Support

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

PTO

Parental Leave

Military Differential

Tuition reimbursement

Federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC seeks a Director’s Action Group (DAG) Support to coordinate high-priority executive taskings and staff packages across DoD environments. The role reports to the DAG Lead and requires a TS/SCI clearance, 7+ years of DoD experience, and proven ability to deliver on time in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting.

You will prepare executive briefings, staff summaries, and decision packages while collaborating with program offices, acquisition organizations, and external

Qualifications

• Must possess active TS/SCI clearance.
• 7+ years of experience supporting DoD staff organizations or equivalent environments.
• Experience managing multiple high-visibility executive taskings and priorities.
• Experience preparing, coordinating, and staffing executive-level correspondence and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-priority executive taskings and suspense requirements from senior leadership.
• Maintain executive task-management systems (ETMS2, SharePoint).
• Develop and staff executive briefings, information papers, staff summaries, read-aheads, and talking points.
• Collaborate with program offices and external stakeholders to gather and validate information for executive responses.
• Support senior leadership meetings and decision forums with planning and follow-up.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Executive support

Tasking management

Briefings & packages

ETMS2/SharePoint

DoD/DAF/USSF knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ETMS2

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Director’s Action Group Support will:

• 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

Requirements

Skills and Experience

The Director’s Action Group Support must possess:

• 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

Education and Certifications

The Director’s Action Group Support must have the following:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Preferred

• Master’s degree

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Military Differential
• 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.

The final salary offered within the posted range will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $175,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.