Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an Acquisition Management Support III / Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) – Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education (MPTE) Support to support the Program Manager Warfare (PMW) 120 office within NAVWAR Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I).

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a diverse and high-performing team supporting mission-critical U.S. Navy programs in Battlespace Awareness and Information Operations.

The ideal candidate will provide senior-level acquisition and program management support, with a focus on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and PAPM MPTE-related activities. This includes supporting program planning, budget development and execution, and alignment of resources to mission priorities.

This position supports the planning, coordination, and execution of acquisition and budget activities across enterprise IT, engineering, and mission support efforts. The role works closely with program leadership, resource sponsors, engineers, and financial stakeholders to ensure acquisition strategies and funding decisions are aligned with technical requirements, mission objectives, and DoD and Navy guidance.

Key Responsibilities

The Acquisition Management Support III, PAPM MPTE Support will:

• Develop, maintain, and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in support of MPTE programs
• Coordinate with program managers, engineers, contracting, and financial teams to ensure schedule alignment across technical, cost, and acquisition activities
• Prepare and analyze schedules and reports in accordance with the program’s Schedule Management Plan (SMP)
• Perform regular schedule updates, including progress tracking, baseline maintenance, and development of recovery plans and “what-if” scenarios
• Monitor program execution against milestones, key events, and critical path activities, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies
• Conduct critical path, schedule slack, and predecessor/successor network analyses to assess schedule health
• Perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) and support overall program risk management efforts
• Support data collection, validation, and interpretation to ensure accurate and reliable schedule reporting
• Develop schedule products and briefings to communicate status to program leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure schedules align with acquisition timelines, PPBE activities, and program objectives

Skills and Experience

The Acquisition Management Support III, PAPM MPTE Support must have:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, program management, or Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) within Navy or comparable DoD environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and/or Milestones Professional
• Experience using DCMA 14-point schedule assessment tools (e.g., Deltek Acumen or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition life cycle, including ACAT I–IV programs and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) (e.g., Software Acquisition, Middle Tier Acquisition pathways)
• Experience supporting planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) processes
• Experience supporting PAPM functions, including program planning, budgeting, execution tracking, and schedule integration
• Experience developing acquisition and financial documentation (e.g., POM inputs, budget exhibits, spend plans)
• Knowledge of appropriation categories (O&M, RDT&E, Procurement) and execution processes
• Ability to analyze program performance across cost, schedule, and execution, and identify risks with recommended mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting or briefing senior leadership
• Experience supporting PMO/PEO environments and coordinating across technical, financial, and acquisition stakeholders
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Milestones Professional, Deltek Acumen (or equivalent DCMA 14-point assessment tools), Navy ERP, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Education and Certifications

The Acquisition Management Support III, PAPM MPTE Support must meet the following:

Required

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• DAWIA Certification in Program Management, Engineering, or Financial Management (Level II required; Level III preferred) or equivalent

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as PMP, Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), or Lean Six Sigma
• Familiarity with PPBE training and Navy budget processes
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Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

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.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

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 is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.