Space Test & Evaluation Lead

KaiHonua; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a Space Test Management Support Contractor to support STARCOM. This role coordinates planning, management, and oversight of test activities to align with mission objectives.

Responsibilities include advising STARCOM leadership on T&E; integrating test activities into schedules and budgets; developing TEMP, ITT Charters, and Test Strategies; overseeing T&E across 20+ organizations; liaising with tactical units and evaluating technology maturity to

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Willingness to obtain a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Polygraph) if required.
• 10+ years of DoD experience.
• 4+ years of experience supporting SAP and/or SCI environments.
• Experience with space operations, space acquisition, and formal Test & Evaluation processes.
• Familiarity with orbital warfare operations or TT&C, CSpOC, or NSDC.
• Prior experience as a Liaison Officer (LNO).

Responsibilities

• Advise STARCOM leadership by providing technically sound, objective assessments of contractor and government Test and Evaluation planning, execution, and results.
• Support the integration of test activities and associated funding into overall program schedules and budgets.
• Assist in the development of comprehensive test strategies and key program documentation, including TEMP, ITT Charters, and Test Strategies.
• Maintain visibility into prime contractor test activities and oversee T&E efforts across more than 20 participating government organizations.
• Support the Chief Engineer in evaluating technology maturity and integration risk of critical capabilities based on system test outcomes.
• Coordinate participation of supporting test organizations in major design and test events, including PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Assess and predict integrated system operational performance within the intended operational environment, identifying deficiencies and enabling early resolution.
• Serve as a liaison officer (LNO) to subordinate tactical units, supporting T&E events, refining system requirements, and documenting findings for higher headquarters action.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

CI Polygraph

DoD experience

Space operations

Liaison Officer

TT&C familiarity

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a Space Test Management Support Contractor to support STARCOM. This role coordinates planning, management, and oversight of test activities to align with mission objectives.

Responsibilities include advising STARCOM leadership on T&E; integrating test activities into schedules and budgets; developing TEMP, ITT Charters, and Test Strategies; overseeing T&E across 20+ organizations; liaising with tactical units and evaluating technology maturity to