PROGRAM INTEGRATOR/CAPABILITY TRANSITION MANAGER SME

IGNITE

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15 years of experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or 10 years as a Senior specialist.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with ACAT or major acquisition programs and adaptive acquisition programs.
  • Strong knowledge of Army acquisition processes and program office operations.
  • Must possess a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Track and analyze portfolio activities to identify integration challenges.
  • Engage with Product Managers to evaluate the feasibility of technology transitions.
  • Support planning and logistics for acquisition decision events and portfolio reviews.
  • Prepare and present briefings for senior Army acquisition leadership.
  • Coordinate the movement of technologies from experimentation to full program integration.

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities (25-40% CONUS and OCONUS).
  • On-site positions available at multiple strategic locations.
  • Engagement with senior Army leadership in modern acquisition initiatives.
  • Access to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title

PROGRAM INTEGRATOR/CAPABILITY TRANSITION MANAGER SME

Location

Aberdeen, MD 21005 US
Detroit, MI 48397 US
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US (Primary)
Honolulu, HI 96858 US
Huntsville, AL US

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

Ignite is seeking driven, detail-oriented Program Integrators to join our team supporting ASA(ALT) modernization initiatives at multiple Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) headquarters, including Ft. Belvoir, VA; Huntsville, AL; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Detroit, MI. Positions are on-site.

Job Requirements

Position Overview

Support senior Army acquisition leadership by coordinating transition of emerging technologies into acquisition programs and portfolios. Working with Program Acquisition Executives (PAEs), program offices, and engineering organizations, this role helps identify transition opportunities and ensure promising capabilities move from experimentation and prototypes into programs of record.

Key Responsibilities
• Track portfolio activities and identify cross-program integration challenges.
• Engage with Product Managers and program staff to assess transition feasibility.
• Support planning for acquisition decision events and portfolio reviews.
• Prepare briefings and decision support materials for PAE and ASA(ALT) leadership.

Required Qualifications
• Experience: 15 years (SME), 10 years (Senior)
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or relevant field
• Experience supporting ACAT or major acquisition programs, Urgent Operational Needs, and/or adaptive acquisition programs
• Strong understanding of Army acquisition processes and program office operations
• Clearance: Secret

Desired Qualifications
• DAWIA Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, or Business certification and/or similar industry certification
• Former acquisition professional or operational officer with program office experience.
• Background in rapid capability development or technology demonstrations.
• Experience working within a Program Executive Office/PAE or Army/Service headquarters
• Former DoD/service acquisition professional (i.e.- Product Manager, Deputy Product Manager, Program Integrator)
• DAWIA certification or equivalent acquisition workforce experience
• Clearance: Top Secret

Additional Information
• Expected Travel: 25-40% (CONUS and OCONUS)
• US Citizenship

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