PeopleTec

Program Integrator

PeopleTec$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8+ years in a DoD Program Office or defense equivalent with mastery of Defense Acquisition System and PPBE lifecycle.
  • Proven passion for AI, autonomy, and uncrewed systems with a mindset geared towards challenging the status quo.
  • Demonstrated executive maturity and leadership ability in high-stakes reviews and milestone gates.
  • Experience in analyzing contractor Integrated Master Schedules and budget execution.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for executive-level interactions.
  • Preferred experience with Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), Launched Effects, or collaborative swarming architectures.
  • Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the APM deputy with full authority, aligning cost, schedule, risk, and technical baselines.
  • Architect agile procurement pathways using MTA, OTAs, and CSOs for rapid acquisition.
  • Promote the integration of AI and emerging technologies in prime contractor deliverables.
  • Drive program inputs for the PPBE cycle and align cross-functional teams.
  • Deliver data-driven decision briefs and risk analyses to senior DoD leadership.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment focused on innovation and defense technology.
  • Opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technologies.
  • Collaborative team culture centered around mission success.
  • Access to advanced resources and tools for program management.
Full Job Description
Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Program Integrator to support our Huntsvile, AL location.

 

The Program Integrator serves as the primary operational partner and designated deputy to an Assistant Program Manager (APM) overseeing the cost, schedule, and technical performance of 3–5 unique Launched Effects product lines. This role is designed for a mission-obsessed operator who combines deep defense acquisition acumen with an appetite to challenge bureaucratic inertia, harness AI and autonomous systems, and accelerate cutting-edge capability into warfighters' hands.

 

Duties:

  • APM Deputy & Portfolio Execution: Serve as the designated deputy with full authority to perform the APM’s duties in their absence. Synchronize cost, schedule, risk, and technical baselines across 3–5 multi-domain LE platforms to safeguard critical paths.
  • Rapid & Adaptive Acquisition: Architect agile procurement pathways using Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs). Build high-impact Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs), PWS/SOWs, and CDRLs tailored for modular, iterative capability drops.
  • Autonomy & Emerging Tech Integration: Champion adoption of artificial intelligence, collaborative autonomy, edge computing, and Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) across prime contractor deliverables.
  • Resourcing & Governance: Drive program inputs for the PPBE cycle, including POM builds, Weapon System Reviews, and P/R-Forms. Align cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (systems engineering, test, cybersecurity, logistics).
  • Executive Decision Briefs: Deliver crisp, data-driven decision briefs and risk trade analyses to senior military and civilian acquisition leadership across the DoD
Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Acquisition Track Record: 5–8+ years in a DoD Program Office (or defense industry equivalent) with demonstrated mastery of the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) and PPBE lifecycle.
  • Mindset & Tech Passion: Demonstrated passion for AI, autonomy, and uncrewed systems, paired with the intellectual curiosity and courage to respectfully challenge dogma and streamline delivery.
  • Leadership & Poise: Proven executive maturity to represent the portfolio and execute APM responsibilities during stakeholder reviews and milestone gates.
  • Execution Rigor: Advanced capability in analyzing contractor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), budget execution, and requirements allocation 
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal, briefing, and technical writing skills tailored for executive/flag-level leadership.
  • Direct experience with Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), Launched Effects, or collaborative swarming architectures preferred.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • An active Secret Security Clearance 

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline; DAWIA / Back-to-Basics certification in Program Management or Systems Engineering.
Overview

People First. Technology Always.

 

About PeopleTec

PeopleTec, Inc. is a defense contractor that provides engineering and technical services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. PeopleTec specializes in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2019 North Alabama Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics and the 2018 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. PeopleTec has a strong commitment to giving back to the community and supports a variety of charitable organizations.
Learn more about PeopleTec
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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