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Senior Technical Advisory Support

Kaihonua logoKaiHonua
TypeFull-time
SenioritySenior
Salary$210,000–$240,000
LocationColorado Springs, CO
Posted9/14/2026
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Overview
Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Senior Technical Advisory Support Contractor to support U.S. Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Delta 11. This position offers the opportunity to work in a mission-critical environment that directly contributes to national security and the readiness of U.S. space forces.

The selected candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Delta 11 leadership and staff, providing strategic and technical expertise in support of System Delta 81 (SD-81) and Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) capability integration. The role requires ensuring technical rigor across both physical and digital environments, facilitating the seamless integration of systems, operations, and emerging capabilities. The candidate will help align technical solutions with mission objectives, operational requirements, and enterprise standards to enhance readiness, performance, and mission effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Advisory Support Candidate Will
Advise and support Delta 11 leadership and staff on the integration of System Delta 81 (SYD 81) and Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) capabilities, ensuring technical rigor across both physical and digital environments.

Provide executive-level guidance on the strategy, planning, development, and execution of Delta-wide initiatives, incorporating best practices, policy considerations, and emerging technologies.

Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for continuous process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and enterprise alignment across Delta 11 operations and programs.

Conduct complex qualitative and quantitative analyses of programs, policies, operational concepts, and mission challenges to assess impacts, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

Support systems engineering and digital engineering initiatives to enhance operational capabilities, integration efforts, and mission outcomes.

Assist senior leaders in preparing for executive engagements, briefings, and decision forums by developing strategic communications, presentations, reports, and other programmatic materials.

Coordinate and collaborate with government, military, industry, and other internal and external stakeholders to support mission objectives and capability integration efforts.

Provide integration, staffing, and material review support for Delta 11 activities, products, reporting requirements, and strategic initiatives.

Support occasional travel as required to facilitate coordination, planning, training, and mission execution activities.

Requirements
Skills and Experience

The Senior Technical Advisory Support Candidate Must Have
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Polygraph), if required

15+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) experience supporting national security, space, acquisition, or operational missions

5+ years of experience supporting SAP and/or SCI environments

Demonstrated expertise supporting System Delta 81 (SYD 81) and Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) programs, capabilities, or related mission areas

Proven experience leading or supporting process improvement initiatives and enterprise-level integration efforts within DoD or similarly complex organizations

Strong knowledge of space range operations, aggressor operations, threat-informed test and training environments, and live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training and combat replication capabilities

Demonstrated ability to effectively engage, influence, and collaborate with senior military leaders, government civilians, and executive-level stakeholders

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present complex concepts, plans, analyses, and recommendations to sen or decision-makers

Experience building partnerships and facilitating collaboration across diverse internal and external stakeholder communities

Working knowledge of Space Systems Command (SSC) acquisition processes, governance structures, and organizational framework

Previous experience serving as a Technical Advisor, Strategic Advisor, or equivalent senior advisory role

Prior experience supporting Delta 11, OTTI, SYD 81, or related STARCOM organizations and mission sets

Experience supporting space test, training, readiness, and operational capability development initiatives within the U.S. Space Force or broader national security space enterprise

Education and Certifications

Required
The Senior Technical Advisory Support must have the following:

Master's of Arts/Science/Engineering Degree (experience may be used in lieu of a MA/MS/ME

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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $210,000.00 - USD $240,000.00 /Yr.Please Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjMzODAzLjg3NjBAaG9udXNlcnZpY2VzY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

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Kaihonua

IT Services, Cybersecurity & Operational Support

Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget.

Private company
Founded2013
HQKailua, United States
Size51–200 employees
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ThesisTermsPrivacy
Industry
Information Technology & Services
Tech stackwindows-server-2003, jenkins, qlik, bootstrap, unity-3d, sam-crm, microsoft-sharepoint, ical, bridge, autodesk

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