Mission Partner Program Integrator

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Arlington, VA

4d•$225,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a strategic and proactive professional to serve as a Mission Partner Program Integrator supporting the Breakwater Program Office within the Department of the Air Force (DAF), Headquarters Program Acquisition Executive (PAE). This role offers the opportunity to support mission-critical Air Force programs within the DAF’s newest PAE organization. The selected candidate will provide senior-level acquisition and program integration support to government leadership, assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of complex initiatives. Key responsibilities include supporting mission partner program assessments, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition processes and mission objectives. The Mission Partner Program Integrator will also serve as a key liaison between government stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams, providing strategic insight and decision support in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance required
15+ years of experience in program or project management supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs
Strong knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, including Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Defense Acquisition System (DAS) processes
Experience supporting program planning and execution, including cost, schedule, performance, budgeting, and milestone management
Proven experience in program performance tracking, risk management, schedule analysis, and executive reporting
Familiarity with acquisition strategies, contract types, and program execution within a Program Executive Office (PEO) or Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) environment
Experience supporting and coordinating Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across cross-functional organizations
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior DoD leadership
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-visibility, mission-critical environments
Experience with program management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, SharePoint, or similar systems
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Program Management, or a related field
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or similar discipline
DAWIA Certification in Program Management or equivalent

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements in alignment with DoD acquisition frameworks and mission objectives
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-year DoD acquisition programs
Identify and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies; recommend and track mitigation strategies to support successful execution
Facilitate and support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across acquisition, technical, operational, and financial stakeholders
Prepare and deliver program status updates, executive briefings, and decision-support materials for senior leadership and PEO/PAE stakeholders
Ensure program activities comply with applicable DoD and DAF policies, including cybersecurity and information assurance requirements
Align program execution with evolving mission priorities and operational requirements
Serve as the primary liaison between mission partners, government offices, contractors, and technical teams, managing coordination efforts, working groups, and stakeholder engagements