Hiring: Program Manager, SME Company: Galapagos Federal Systems Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:58:09 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Digital Transformation, Program Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, SAP, Security Clearance, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •The Program Manager, SME must have •15+ years of experience leading, managing, developing, sustaining, and operating complex enterprise-level programs within the Department of Defense (DoD) or national security environment •15+ years of defense acquisition experience, supporting the planning, execution, and oversight of major acquisition programs throughout the program lifecycle •Demonstrated experience managing large-scale system integrations, modernization efforts, enterprise upgrades, and operational support service delivery •Strong knowledge and practical experience leading programs using Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall project management methodologies Required Skills: •The Program Manager, SME will •Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of BMC3I Elite support initiatives, system enhancements, and program objectives •Develop, maintain, and oversee integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, performance metrics, and resource allocations to ensure successful program execution •Ensure compliance with all applicable governance, cybersecurity, quality assurance, and contractual requirements, as well as DoD and organizational standards •Serve as the primary interface between Government Contracting Officers, program leadership, technical teams, vendors, subcontractors, and end users to ensure effective communication and mission alignment •Translate business, operational, and technical requirements into executable program plans, deliverables, and integrated solutions •Oversee the configuration, integration, sustainment, and optimization of support services associated with BMC3I capabilities and enterprise systems •Identify and implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and digital transformation strategies to improve operational efficiency and service delivery Qualifications: •Master’s degree (MBA, MIS, MPM, or related) •DAWIA Program Management Level III •PMP (Project Management Professional) •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. •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 •Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility. Compensation: •Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!