Hiring: Senior Acquisition Specialist Company: Galapagos Federal Systems Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:07:09 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Top Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •The Senior Acquisition Specialist must have •10+ years of relevant DoD experience supporting contracts, subcontracts, acquisition, or procurement activities •Demonstrated experience supporting the full acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluations, source selection, contract award, and post-award activities •Strong knowledge of Air Force and Space Force acquisition processes, policies, and practices •Solid functional working knowledge of risk management and the PPBE process Required Skills: •Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist Level 3 to support the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission-critical acquisition efforts. •Support the acquisition lifecycle by conducting market research, developing acquisition strategies, assisting with Request for Proposal (RFP) development, and supporting technical and proposal evaluations. •The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong knowledge of DoD acquisition and procurement processes and experience supporting complex acquisition efforts in a mission-focused environment. •The Senior Acquisition Specialist will •Support complex Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force acquisition activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle •Develop and support acquisition strategies, market research, evaluation criteria, contract requirements, and source selection activities •Integrate and evaluate cost, schedule, and performance requirements to support program objectives and acquisition decisions •Identify, assess, and mitigate program and acquisition risks to support successful program execution Qualifications: •Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Program Management or related functional areas •Project Management Professional certification •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 clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) 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!