Contract Management - SME (Hemisphere-Space Defense)

Galaxia Technologies Inc. is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Contract Management to provide strategic leadership and expert guidance for high-impact programs. As a Contract Management SME, you will leverage your extensive experience to oversee complex acquisition/contracting strategies, mentor contract managers, and optimize processes to drive mission-critical outcomes. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable results.

- Provide expert guidance and strategic direction for managing large-scale acquisition/contracting strategies.
- Develop and implement contract management best practices, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance organizational capabilities.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex acquisition/contracting strategies, ensuring alignment with objectives, schedules, and budgets.
- Identify risks, challenges, and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to define program goals, milestones, and performance metrics.
- Mentor and train contract managers and team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Conduct program reviews, analyzing performance data and making recommendations for optimization.
- Serve as the primary advisor for stakeholder communications, ensuring transparency and alignment across all levels of the organization.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in contract management, applying innovations to improve organizational effectiveness.

- Bachelor’s degree in Program Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, and 15+ years of experience in program/contract management; or Master’s degree and 13+ years of experience.
- 15+ years of progressive experience as a project/program/contract manager, architect and/or executive leading large scale/complex enterprise efforts.
- Extensive experience with regulatory compliance, contract management, and IC/DoD acquisition processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in understanding, structuring, and leading large-scale, complex development initiatives.
- Deep expertise in program management methodologies, tools, and best practices (e.g., PMI, Agile, Lean).
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets, contracts, and resource allocation.
- Exceptional problem-solving and risk management skills, with the ability to address complex challenges effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with leadership, stakeholders, development teams, and industry or academic communities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a CI polygraph.

- PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications.
- Knowledge of software/systems engineering, cybersecurity, or IT project management.
- Demonstrated success in implementing large-scale change management and process improvement initiatives.
- Experience working in highly classified environments supporting the IC/DoD for operational missions