Senior Acquisition Program Analyst

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Quantico, VA

8d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Analyst to provide senior-level acquisition and program management support to the Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force Command and Control (MAGTF C2) portfolio. The role provides strategic acquisition guidance, program analysis, and advisory support throughout the Department of War acquisition life cycle, supporting acquisition planning, regulatory compliance, program performance assessments, cost and schedule monitoring, and executive-level reporting. The analyst will collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and stakeholders to develop acquisition strategies, evaluate program performance, and support informed decisions in accordance with the DoW Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), federal acquisition regulations, and Department of the Navy policies.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance and ability to maintain clearance eligibility.
12 or more years of relevant experience in DoW acquisition, program management, or acquisition program analysis.
Extensive knowledge of DoW acquisition life cycle management and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF).
Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoW Instruction 5000-series, and Department of the Navy acquisition policies.
Demonstrated experience developing acquisition strategies, conducting program assessments, and supporting major defense acquisition programs or software portfolios.
Ability to evaluate program cost, schedule, performance, risks, and acquisition milestones.
Experience preparing acquisition documentation, executive briefings, decision packages, and senior leadership reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience coordinating with Government stakeholders, program managers, contracting professionals, and technical teams.
Strong understanding of acquisition regulatory compliance, program execution, and performance monitoring.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Program Management, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Acquisition Management, Business Administration, Program Management, or a related discipline.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification or current DoW acquisition credentials in Program Management, Contracting, or a related functional area.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Additional DoW acquisition training or professional development relevant to defense acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level acquisition and program management advisory support for Marine Corps MAGTF C2 programs throughout the acquisition life cycle.
Develop, evaluate, and recommend acquisition strategies, plans, and approaches aligned with DoW Adaptive Acquisition Framework requirements.
Analyze program effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and compliance with federal, DoW, DoN, and Marine Corps acquisition policies and regulations.
Conduct cost, schedule, performance, and risk assessments to identify program challenges and recommend corrective actions.
Research and evaluate acquisition pathways, development strategies, production approaches, and deployment plans.
Prepare, review, and maintain acquisition documentation, program management plans, decision packages, schedules, and supporting reports.
Monitor acquisition milestones, program deliverables, and performance metrics for alignment with established requirements and objectives.
Develop executive-level briefings, presentations, and decision-support materials for Government leadership and program management reviews.
Coordinate with Government personnel, acquisition professionals, technical teams, and stakeholders to support integrated program execution.
Compile, review, and consolidate biweekly situation reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
Support program management reviews, senior leadership meetings, acquisition decision forums, and portfolio-level assessments.
Identify acquisition risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, and recommend actionable solutions.
Ensure acquisition activities comply with applicable FAR, DFARS, DoW, and DoN policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.