Program Management Support Lifecycle Acquisition Specialist

Red Gate Group; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mission-driven Lifecycle Acquisition Specialist to support critical programs at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. This role involves managing acquisition documentation, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring program success through rigorous oversight and strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in acquisition and program support, along with strong skills in stakeholder engagement and agile methodologies. Join this innovative team and contribute to shaping the future of GEOINT capabilities in a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required; CI poly preferred.
• 12 years of experience with 8 years in acquisition and program support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key acquisition documents and strategies.
• Provide programmatic oversight and support milestone documentation.

Skills

Acquisition Documentation Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Methodologies

Program Management

Risk Identification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

PRISM

Job description

Job Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking a mission-driven Lifecycle Acquisition Specialist to provide comprehensive program and acquisition management support to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). As part of the Analysis Services Integrated Program Office (IPA), you will be instrumental in shaping the lifecycle of mission-critical GEOINT programs—from initial acquisition strategy to operational readiness and sustainment.

This position demands an experienced acquisition professional who can create, coordinate, and manage the full range of acquisition documentation, lead milestone reviews, support testing activities, and guide program performance through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle. You will operate in a high-impact environment, collaborating with stakeholders across NGA, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intelligence Community (IC), while supporting both current operations and future capability development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage key acquisition documents, including Acquisition Strategies, SOWs, RFPs, IGCEs, Evaluation Criteria, and Award Fee Plans.

• Advise on and support source selection activities, including documenting results and defending decisions during protests.

• Support the Analysis Services Intelligence Capability Baseline Description (ICBD) and contribute to the Program Office Estimate (POE), ACP, and ODNI ICE processes.

• Create and maintain milestone documentation (e.g., Milestone A/B artifacts, Program Management Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, Lifecycle Sustainment Plans).

• Provide programmatic oversight, including test planning and verification, agile backlog management, and risk identification.

• Support financial and contractual submissions (e.g., Air Force Form 9s, MIPRs in PRISM).

• Participate in Release Planning Events (RPEs), Factory/Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT), and other test verification events.

• Engage in technical exchanges and configuration boards to represent IPA interests and identify/mitigate risks.

• Support change management by contributing to Request for Change (RFC) analysis and impact assessments.

• Apply mission knowledge of NGA analysis operations, exploitation, and GEOINT reporting to inform recommendations and drive program success.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance; CI poly preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in business, program management, GIS, cartography, or a related field—or equivalent experience

• At least 12 years of overall experience, with a minimum of 8 years in acquisition and program support

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing acquisition documents and supporting milestone efforts

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies or certifications (e.g., SAFe)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD, Military, or NGA acquisition programs

• Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and modern IT systems

• Strong writing, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills in a high-visibility environment

Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights