Acquisition Specialist SME

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Acquisition Specialist – Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to support critical Department of Defense (DoD) missions alongside skilled professionals dedicated to mission success.

The Acquisition Specialist SME will provide expert-level support in developing and executing acquisition strategies throughout the program lifecycle, utilizing the BMC3I Elite platform to enhance planning, tracking, reporting, and decision-making. Responsibilities include requirements development, cost analysis, contract planning, risk management, and lifecycle documentation.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and experience with BMC3I Elite tools. Working closely with program managers, contracting teams, and leadership, this individual will ensure acquisition activities remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The Acquisition Specialist, SME will:

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize acquisition strategies, program plans, and life cycle management processes to support mission objectives
• Analyze program requirements, costs, schedules, risks, and performance throughout the acquisition life cycle
• Prepare and review acquisition documentation, including acquisition plans, milestone decision packages, justifications, and supporting materials
• Utilize BMC3I Elite and related enterprise platforms to manage acquisition workflows, approvals, documentation, performance metrics, and reporting
• Maintain accurate acquisition data, records, and documentation within enterprise management systems
• Develop dashboards, automated workflows, and performance reports to improve program visibility and decision-making
• Collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, engineers, financial analysts, and stakeholders to ensure acquisition activities align with program requirements
• Support configuration management, change control, milestone reviews, and acquisition readiness assessments
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, and decision-support materials for senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 Series guidance, and applicable acquisition policies
• Monitor procurement activities, contract performance, and program documentation to identify issues and maintain compliance
• Identify acquisition risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and implement process improvements to enhance cost, schedule, and performance outcomes

Skills and Experience

The Acquisition Specialist, SME must have:

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in DoD acquisition management, program analysis, life cycle management, contracting support, or related disciplines
• Experience utilizing BMC3I Elite, BMC Helix, or comparable enterprise platforms supporting acquisition and program management workflows
• Extensive knowledge of DoD acquisition life cycle processes, procurement planning, contract administration, and program execution
• Demonstrated experience conducting cost, schedule, risk, and performance analyses to support acquisition decisions
• Experience developing acquisition strategies, milestone decision packages, executive briefings, and program documentation
• Proficiency in workflow automation, dashboard development, performance tracking, and data reporting tools
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000 Series guidance, and applicable federal acquisition regulations
• Experience supporting software acquisition…