Senior DoD Acquisition Strategist (TS/SCI)

Galapagos LLC.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Military Differential

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist Level 3 to support US Space Force and DoD acquisition programs. The role covers market research, strategy development, RFP support, and evaluations.

The ideal candidate will have TS/SCI eligibility, 10+ years in DoD procurement, and a strong grasp of PPBE, contract lifecycle, and risk management, enabling effective collaboration with program offices and senior DoD leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• 10+ years of DoD experience supporting contracts, subcontracts, acquisition, or procurement activities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the full acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluations, source selection, contract award, and post-award activities.
• Strong knowledge of Air Force and Space Force acquisition processes, policies, and practices.
• Working knowledge of risk management and the PPBE process.
• Experience supporting product development, science and technology programs, program offices, or similar defense acquisition environments.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. Space Force organizational structure, mission objectives, and stakeholder priorities.
• Experience communicating and coordinating with senior and executive-level DoD stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support complex DoD, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force acquisition activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop and support acquisition strategies, market research, evaluation criteria, contract requirements, and source selection activities.
• Integrate and evaluate cost, schedule, and performance requirements to support program objectives and acquisition decisions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program and acquisition risks to support successful program execution.
• Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities and associated acquisition planning.
• Provide acquisition expertise supporting product development and science and technology (S&T) programs, program offices, or similar DoD environments.
• Collaborate with program teams, government stakeholders, and senior leadership to support acquisition and procurement objectives.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

10+ years DoD experience

Acquisition lifecycle

PPBE knowledge

DoD procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

DAWIA certification (Program Management)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist Level 3 to support US Space Force and DoD acquisition programs. The role covers market research, strategy development, RFP support, and evaluations.

The ideal candidate will have TS/SCI eligibility, 10+ years in DoD procurement, and a strong grasp of PPBE, contract lifecycle, and risk management, enabling effective collaboration with program offices and senior DoD leadership.