Technical Acquisition Support Specialist

Red Gate Group; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Technical Acquisition Support Specialist to enhance national security through innovative geospatial systems. This role involves providing comprehensive acquisition and engineering support to critical programs, ensuring they meet operational goals and security standards. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, guide technical requirements, and assess system capabilities. If you have a passion for advancing national security and a background in geospatial intelligence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT Cloud Systems, Data Engineering, Geography, or related field.
• Experience in engineering and deploying geospatial intelligence systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and acquisition lifecycle support to GSR and The Globe PMO efforts.
• Evaluate cloud-based architectures and ensure alignment with NGA enterprise solutions.

Skills

Geospatial Intelligence Systems

Cloud Systems

Systems Engineering

Security Engineering

Data Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT Cloud Systems

Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Geography

Tools

Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Standards

Job description

The Red Gate Group is seeking a highly skilled Technical Acquisition Support Specialist to join our team supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. In this critical role, you will provide end-to-end acquisition, engineering, and program management support to the GEOINT Search and Retrieval (GSR) and The Globe programs—two mission-enabling systems at the forefront of national geospatial intelligence.

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) embedded within the Program Management Office (PMO), you will deliver strategic technical insight across the entire acquisition lifecycle. From system design to deployment and sustainment, you will serve as a technical advisor and integrator, ensuring both GSR and The Globe align with NGA’s operational goals, user needs, and security requirements. If you are passionate about advancing national security through cutting-edge geospatial systems and thrive at the intersection of engineering, cloud technology, and acquisition strategy—this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide technical and acquisition lifecycle support to GSR and The Globe PMO efforts, including system design, testing, deployment, and sustainment.

Evaluate cloud-based architectures, user interfaces, data integration, and security for system alignment with NGA enterprise solutions.

Guide the development of technical requirements, test plans, and system documentation (e.g., SRD, SRS, ATP).

Conduct capability assessments, system design reviews, and verification and validation activities.

Liaise between NGA leadership, contractors, and end users to ensure mission-focused outcomes and cross-program integration.

Analyze user workflows and translate findings into system enhancements and feature recommendations.

Support contractor evaluation, acquisition planning, and preparation of Statements of Work (SOWs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Coordinate and lead technical exchanges and integration activities across multiple NGA programs and security domains.

Provide program tracking, risk assessments, and resource allocation monitoring in support of program objectives.

Ensure compliance with security protocols and alignment with NGA’s Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.

Qualifications

Required :

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in IT Cloud Systems, Data Engineering, Geography, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience in engineering and deploying geospatial intelligence systems.

Active TS / SCI security clearance.

Desired :

Familiarity with cloud systems, systems engineering, security engineering, and testing.

Understanding of GSR, The Globe, and geospatial intelligence mission objectives.

Knowledge of geospatial data standards (e.g., OGC).

Experience working with acquisition, integration, and user engagement in an IC / DoD 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

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