Technical Lifecycle Acquisition Support Specialist

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

The Red Gate Group is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lifecycle Acquisition Support Specialist to provide expertise to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. This role requires a strong blend of acquisition support, technical program management, and subject matter expertise in GEOINT systems and intelligence community (IC) standards. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor who can assess, recommend, and guide acquisition strategies that drive mission success across NGA and the broader defense intelligence enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Assess current contracts, community initiatives, and industry trends to identify opportunities for implementing acquisition reform principles.

• Support the development of new or follow-on contracts, including market research, cost estimates, and crafting statements of work/objectives.

• Provide technical expertise for International Program Requests for Change (RFCs), ensuring coordination across stakeholders, integration of document changes, and contract alignment.

• Perform technical reviews of RFCs, participate in concept development, and contribute to engineering review and configuration management boards.

• Apply NGA and IC enterprise data and technical standards to programs, ensuring consistency with community architectural concepts and acquisition goals.

• Advise program and project managers during major milestone reviews by assessing artifacts, delivering feedback, and providing actionable recommendations.

• Provide subject matter expertise on GEOINT data formats, metadata, classification, and release requirements.

• Advise leadership on Cross Domain Solutions in compliance with DCID 6/3, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, and A&A processes; coordinate with NGA CISO, IC CIO, DoD, and IC information assurance organizations.

• Support preparation and coordination of delivery orders, task orders, requirements documents, and performance statements.

• Participate in architectural working groups within the US Defense and Intelligence community.

• Recommend technology insertion opportunities to enhance performance, effectiveness, and efficiency across NGA acquisition programs.

• Support test and evaluation criteria, review test plans, and provide feedback to government and contractors.

• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to evaluate program, project, and contractor cost performance.

• Conduct investment trade-off analyses and develop objective portfolio performance measures.

• Identify, assess, and monitor risks/issues; provide comprehensive recommendations to government leadership.

• Offer expertise in technology trends and maturation efforts related to GEOINT systems and evaluate applicability for NSG/ASG implementation.

• Provide briefings to senior leaders and stakeholders to inform decision-making.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly (or ability to obtain).

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

• Proven leadership experience as a functional manager, team lead, or supervisor.

• Strong understanding of image science (sensor characteristics/limitations, phenomenology, exploitation capabilities) and GEOINT data standards.

• Experience supporting programs that field systems to international partners.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DCID 6/3, ICD 503, and CNSSI 1253 requirements with application to secure information systems.

• Recognized subject matter expert sought out for problem-solving and strategic advice.

• Active ISSA clearance.

• Flexible and adaptable to evolving requirements.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills; customer-focused and detail-oriented.

• Experience supporting NSG or IMINT programs as a development or integration contractor.

• Experience advising U.S. Defense or Intelligence agencies in total lifecycle acquisition management.

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