DoD Acquisition SME: Strategy, Compliance & Planning

Galapagos Federal Systems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Military differential

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an Acquisition Specialist SME to lead DoD acquisition programs using the BMC3I Elite platform. You will craft strategies, manage life cycle processes, and produce executive-ready materials for mission-critical DoD projects.

The role requires extensive DoD knowledge, a track record in cost and risk analysis, and close collaboration with program managers, contracting officers, and leadership to ensure compliant, efficient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP access required.
• 15+ years of DoD acquisition management or related work.
• Experience with BMC3I Elite, Helix, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and DoD 5000 series guidance.
• Proven cost, schedule, risk, and performance analysis.
• Experience in developing acquisition strategies and executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize acquisition strategies and life cycle plans.
• Analyze requirements, costs, schedules, risks, and performance.
• Prepare acquisition plans, milestone packages, and justifications.
• Use BMC3I Elite to manage workflows, docs, metrics, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate acquisition data and records in EMS.
• Create dashboards and automated workflows for visibility.
• Collaborate with PMs, contracting, engineering, and finance.
• Support configuration management and milestone reviews.
• Prepare executive briefings and status reports for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and DoD guidance.
• Monitor procurement activities and contract performance.
• Identify risks and implement cost/schedule/performance improvements.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

DoD acquisition experience

Cost analysis

Lifecycle management

BMC3I Elite experience

Acquisition strategy

Analysis & reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (MBA/MPA/MS)

DAWIA/DAU certifications

DAPC or equivalent

PMP or PMI-ACP

ITIL v4 Foundation

Tools

BMC3I Elite

BMC Helix

Enterprise platforms

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an Acquisition Specialist SME to lead DoD acquisition programs using the BMC3I Elite platform. You will craft strategies, manage life cycle processes, and produce executive-ready materials for mission-critical DoD projects.

The role requires extensive DoD knowledge, a track record in cost and risk analysis, and close collaboration with program managers, contracting officers, and leadership to ensure compliant, efficient outcomes.