Strategic Program Support SME
$245k - $265kNa Oiwi Kane
Overview Job Summary Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly qualified Strategic Program Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support space-focused mission partners within the U.S. Space Force Test and Evaluation (T&E) community. In this role, you will provide expert-level scientific and technical guidance in support of critical space test and evaluation activities, mission requirements, and operational readiness. The ideal candidate brings extensive technical expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and a deep understanding of space systems and mission environments. This position affords an opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical national security objectives, helping advance space capabilities, strengthen test and evaluation efforts, and enhance overall space domain readiness and mission effectiveness. Key Responsibilities The Strategic Program Support SME will:
- Collaborate with U.S. Space Force (USSF) and mission partner organizations to support the development, integration, testing, and evaluation of space systems
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations regarding system requirements, acquisition strategies, and test approaches across digital and physical test environments
- Develop comprehensive test strategies, test cases, operational scenarios, verification plans, and evaluation criteria for hardware, software, and supporting test infrastructure
- Conduct technical and programmatic risk assessments, identify potential impacts, and develop actionable mitigation strategies to support mission and program success
- Evaluate and improve test and exercise processes, tools, methodologies, and procedures to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and mission readiness
- Provide expert insight into industry best practices, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches applicable to space system testing and evaluation
- Participate in technical reviews, working groups, and program meetings, providing technical analysis and recommendations to support program objectives
- Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting the synchronization, integration, and implementation of future capabilities within test and exercise environments
- Review proposed test plans for technical completeness, feasibility, resource requirements, and mission alignment
- Identify gaps, constraints, and technical challenges associated with test planning and execution and provide recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
- Willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Polygraph), if required
- 15+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) experience, including at least 5 years of experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) and/or SCI environments
- Extensive expertise in space and cyber systems architecture, system design, integration, and functional analysis
- Demonstrated experience developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and defining system requirements, interfaces, and technical dependencies
- Extensive experience with end-to-end satellite and space system architecture, integration, testing, and evaluation
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating cross-functional technical teams supporting complex, multi-stakeholder programs
- Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, tools, and frameworks
- Strong understanding of DoD acquisition, systems engineering, test and evaluation, and technical risk management processes
- Master of Arts/Science Degree
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid federal holidays
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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