Full-Time

Program Manager

Posted on 8/18/2026

Deadline 9/23/26
Galapagos Federal Systems

Galapagos Federal Systems

51-200 employees

DoD IT design, training, SETA, advisory.

Compensation Overview

$170k - $180k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

Remote

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Quality Assurance (QA)
Risk Management
SCRUM

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Requirements
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience managing Department of Defense or Intelligence Community programs, contracts, or large-scale technical projects.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and managing program cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Proven experience managing Department of Defense or Intelligence Community contracts.
  • Demonstrated success managing cost, schedule, and performance on complex programs.
  • Strong understanding of government contracting and acquisition processes, program and project management principles, risk management, and quality assurance practices.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Ability to direct and coordinate technical resources while maintaining accountability.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level engagement.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing technical and program documentation.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a high-compliance, mission-critical environment.
  • Experience supporting Defense Intelligence Agency or Intelligence Community missions.
  • Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or traditional delivery models.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Program or Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain overall responsibility for contract cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, Government Program Manager, and contractor senior management.
  • Direct and manage program execution across multiple functional areas, including cost management and cost avoidance, schedule estimation, tracking and control, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities.
  • Ensure all tasks and deliverables are executed efficiently and in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Lead and direct skilled technical and functional resources supporting the program.
  • Monitor technical progress, identify issues and risks, and implement corrective actions.
  • Prepare, review, and deliver program status reports, briefings, and technical documentation.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and performance metrics to government and contractor leadership.
  • Support audits, reviews, and government oversight activities.
  • Promote continuous improvement, process optimization, and best practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional certification.
  • Certified ScrumMaster certification.
  • Equivalent project or program management training or certification.
Galapagos Federal Systems

Galapagos Federal Systems

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Specializes in global information technology and professional solutions for DoD and federal agencies. Provides IT design and installation, training, SETA (Support for End User Training and Technical Assistance), and advisory and assistance services. Operates with the scale and stability of a large enterprise, while maintaining the agility and customer focus of a small business, backed by an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization subsidiary. Differences from competitors include its 8(a) SDV status and Native Hawaiian governance, which enable a mature, mission-focused approach to delivering large, complex IT programs. The company's goal is to adapt quickly to evolving mission needs and sustain large-scale initiatives by delivering specialized technical expertise and strong leadership for mission-critical programs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kihei, Hawaii

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 brought a $20.7 million Space Force advisory contract through 2031.
  • The company holds $230.7 million across 28 federal awards, mostly DoD-driven.
  • Public profiles cite 100-plus employees and expanding Space Force, Army, and GSA reach.

What critics are saying

  • DoD concentration leaves revenue exposed if one recompete slips after December 14, 2026.
  • The 2024 Air Force R&D contract ends April 9, 2026, risking near-term churn.
  • Sole-source dependence breeds pricing pressure and protest risk when agencies reopen work.

What makes Galapagos Federal Systems unique

  • NHO-owned SBA 8(a) status unlocks sole-source federal awards up to $100 million.
  • Kihei, Hawaii headquarters anchors DoD relationships across Space Force and Air Force missions.
  • Services span IT design, cybersecurity, A&AS, and IT service management for mission programs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays