Senior Technical Advisory Support

KaiHonua; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC seeks a Senior Technical Advisory Support Contractor to support STARCOM Delta 11, delivering strategic and technical leadership in SD-81, OTTI, and related capabilities.

The role emphasizes coordinating with senior leaders, guiding strategy and policy, and driving enterprise alignment across Delta 11 operations to elevate readiness and mission success.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Willingness to obtain CI Polygraph if required.
• 15+ years of DoD experience supporting national security, space, acquisition, or operational missions.
• 5+ years supporting SAP and/or SCI environments.
• Demonstrated expertise supporting System Delta 81 (SYD 81) and OTTI programs, capabilities, or related mission areas.
• Proven experience leading or supporting enterprise-level integration efforts within DoD or similarly complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of space range operations, threat-informed test and training environments, and live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training capabilities.
• Ability to engage with senior military leaders, government civilians, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise Delta 11 leadership on integration of SYD 81 and OTTI capabilities with technical rigor across physical and digital environments.
• Provide executive guidance on strategy, planning, development, and execution of Delta-wide initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and enterprise alignment across Delta 11 operations.
• Analyze programs, policies, and mission challenges to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support systems engineering and digital engineering to enhance operational capabilities and mission outcomes.
• Prepare for executive engagements by developing strategic communications, presentations, and reports.
• Coordinate with government, military, industry, and internal/external stakeholders to support mission objectives.
• Provide integration, staffing, and material review support for Delta 11 activities and initiatives.
• Occasional travel to facilitate coordination, training, and mission execution.

Skills

Top Secret clearance with SCI

CI Polygraph eligibility

DoD experience

SAP/SCI environments experience

Strategic advisory capability

Executive stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in MA/Science/Engineering

Job description

Overview

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Senior Technical Advisory Support Contractor to support U.S. Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Delta 11. This position offers the opportunity to work in a mission-critical environment that directly contributes to national security and the readiness of U.S. space forces.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Delta 11 leadership and staff, providing strategic and technical expertise in support of System Delta 81 (SD-81) and Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) capability integration. The role requires ensuring technical rigor across both physical and digital environments, facilitating the seamless integration of systems, operations, and emerging capabilities. The candidate will help align technical solutions with mission objectives, operational requirements, and enterprise standards to enhance readiness, performance, and mission effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and support Delta 11 leadership and staff on the integration of System Delta 81 (SYD 81) and Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) capabilities, ensuring technical rigor across both physical and digital environments.
• Provide executive-level guidance on the strategy, planning, development, and execution of Delta-wide initiatives, incorporating best practices, policy considerations, and emerging technologies.
• Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for continuous process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and enterprise alignment across Delta 11 operations and programs.
• Conduct complex qualitative and quantitative analyses of programs, policies, operational concepts, and mission challenges to assess impacts, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support systems engineering and digital engineering initiatives to enhance operational capabilities, integration efforts, and mission outcomes.
• Assist senior leaders in preparing for executive engagements, briefings, and decision forums by developing strategic communications, presentations, reports, and other programmatic materials.
• Coordinate and collaborate with government, military, industry, and other internal and external stakeholders to support mission objectives and capability integration efforts.
• Provide integration, staffing, and material review support for Delta 11 activities, products, reporting requirements, and strategic initiatives.
• Support occasional travel as required to facilitate coordination, planning, training, and mission execution activities.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Polygraph), if required
• 15+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) experience supporting national security, space, acquisition, or operational missions
• 5+ years of experience supporting SAP and/or SCI environments
• Demonstrated expertise supporting System Delta 81 (SYD 81) and Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) programs, capabilities, or related mission areas
• Proven experience leading or supporting process improvement initiatives and enterprise-level integration efforts within DoD or similarly complex organizations
• Strong knowledge of space range operations, aggressor operations, threat-informed test and training environments, and live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training and combat replication capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage, influence, and collaborate with senior military leaders, government civilians, and executive-level stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present c mplex concepts, plans, analyses, and recommendations to senior decision-makers
• Experience building partnerships and facilitating collaboration across diverse internal and external stakeholder communities
• Working knowledge of Space Systems Command (SSC) acquisition processes, governance structures, and organizational framework
• Previous experience serving as a Technical Advisor, Strategic Advisor, or equivalent senior advisory role
• Prior experience supporting Delta 11, OTTI, SYD 81, or related STARCOM organizations and mission sets
• Experience supporting space test, training, readiness, and operational capability development initiatives within the U.S. Space Force or broader national security space enterprise

Education and Certifications

Required

The Senior Technical Advisory Support must have the following:

• Master's of Arts/Science/Engineering Degree (experience may be used in lieu of a MA/MS/ME

Benefits

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

Posted Salary Range

USD $210,000.00 - USD $240,000.00 /Yr.