Strategic Chief of Staff for DoD Programs

Galapagos Federal Systems; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Parental Leave

Military Differential

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly capable, strategic, and proactive professional to provide Chief of Staff Support to the Advanced Capabilities Program Acquisition Executive (PAE-AC). This role advances organizational effectiveness, executes leadership priorities, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and ensures alignment across the organization.

The Chief of Staff will assist the Program Acquisition Executive, Deputy Director, Executive Director, and Chief of Staff by

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 7+ years supporting DoD staff, program offices, HQs, or similar mission environments.
• Experience managing multiple high-visibility taskings in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing executive-level briefs, information papers, decision packages, and read-ahead materials.
• Strong understanding of DoD and U.S. Space Force governance, staffing, and coordination processes.
• Experience coordinating with senior Government leaders, HQ staff, program offices, and cross-functional teams.
• Prior DoD military/civilian experience or contractor support to DoD/DAF/USSF HQs preferred.
• Experience supporting SAF/HQ USSF or equivalent HQ-level organization.
• Familiarity with space intelligence systems and DoD acquisition environments.

Responsibilities

• Track, manage, coordinate, and respond to high-priority taskings from SECAF, PAE-AC, and senior DoD leadership.
• Develop, staff, and coordinate executive-level briefings, information papers, decision packages, and Staff Summary Sheets.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to produce timely, decision-quality responses.
• Prepare read-ahead materials, talking points, and briefing materials for senior leader engagements.
• Coordinate with Strategic Cell, DAG, and others to ensure taskings are clearly understood and completed on suspense dates.
• Support data presentation and recommendations to senior DoD and USAF decision-makers.
• Monitor high-visibility actions and assist in risk mitigation to ensure timely execution.
• Maintain awareness of leadership priorities and emerging requirements to support coordination and decision-making.
• Facilitate communication across PAE-AC, higher HQ, government organizations, and mission partners.
• Support organizational battle rhythm, leadership engagements, and cross-functional activities to align with mission objectives.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

DoD Experience

Executive Briefings

Task Management

Cross-functional Coordination

Leadership Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly capable, strategic, and proactive professional to provide Chief of Staff Support to the Advanced Capabilities Program Acquisition Executive (PAE-AC). This role advances organizational effectiveness, executes leadership priorities, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and ensures alignment across the organization.

The Chief of Staff will assist the Program Acquisition Executive, Deputy Director, Executive Director, and Chief of Staff by