Program Management Support – Lifecycle Acquisition

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Program Management Support Lifecycle Acquisition Specialist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in St. Louis MO.

In this role youll play a critical part in advancing NGAs mission by providing expert guidance and hands-on program management across the full acquisition lifecycle. From developing acquisition strategies and managing complex procurements to supporting testing risk management and stakeholder engagement youll serve as a trusted advisor ensuring successful program delivery.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine acquisition expertise analytical rigor and program leadership to drive mission outcomes that directly impact national intelligence capabilities.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the team you will:

• Develop and refine acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies Statements of Work (SOW) Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and source selection plans for government review and approval.

• Advise on source selection panels document findings and assist in the defense of protests when required.

• Provide project management support throughout the acquisition lifecycle including financial tracking milestone reporting and risk management.

• Prepare review and submit financial documentation such as Air Force 9s and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) using PRISM or other agency systems.

• Support oversight of testing verification and agile backlog management across IPA programs.

• Participate in and provide input to Factory and Site Acceptance Testing Operational Readiness Reviews and regression testing activities.

• Attend technical exchange meetings acquisition panels and configuration boards to ensure IPA representation and alignment.

• Assist with the identification analysis and mitigation of risk per NGA processes.

• Provide outreach and coordination with customers stakeholders and foreign partners to advance mission priorities.

• Support requirements formulation and RFC impact analysis coordinating with NGA review boards systems integrators and contractors.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of NGA DoD and Intelligence Community acquisition and exploitation systems to deliver actionable analysis and recommendations.

Qualifications :

• Active TS/SCI clearance (CI Polygraph preferred).

• Bachelors degree in Program Management Business Computer Science Management Geography GIS or related field.

• 8 years of overall experience including 6 years of specialized experience in acquisition or program management.

• Demonstrated experience in acquisition strategy acquisition planning and documentation development.

• Proficiency in developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and/or Acquisition Documentation and Artifacts (ADACs).

• Experience evaluating SOWs PWSs QASPs and related documentation.

• Knowledge of Market Research Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) within the intelligence community.

• Familiarity with Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs / DD-1423).

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently and take initiative in a dynamic environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with cloud computing technologies and modern software acquisition.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and budget tracking tools.

• Background supporting DoD or NGA acquisition programs.

• Experience with agile software development or SAFe certification.

Additional Information :

The Red Gate Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. Know Your Rights

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time