Senior Radar Acquisition and Capabilities Integration LeadWe have an immediate opening for a
Senior Radar Acquisition & Capabilities Integration Lead with operational and acquisition expertise in radars and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems in Virginia. The ideal candidate will bring over 20 years of leadership in radar programs, including full lifecycle management of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (ACAT I), rapid prototyping, sustainment strategy, and DOTMLPF-P integration. This role will drive acquisition strategy, lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and deliver mission-critical modernization efforts for expeditionary ground radar capabilities that directly enhance warfighter effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and lead acquisition strategy and portfolio execution for radar programs, managing the full acquisition lifecycle including requirements definition, engineering change proposals (ECPs), Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), source selection, contract negotiations, and milestone decisions.
- Direct cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) encompassing engineering, test & evaluation, contracting, production, logistics, and sustainment to deliver advanced radar capabilities on cost, schedule, and performance.
- Serve as the primary Radar Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing analytical recommendations and senior military advisor support to Program Managers on operations, sustainment, lifecycle strategy, and organizational alignment.
- Develop and optimize sustainment concepts, CONOPS, supply chain strategies, depot maintenance, and field support plans to ensure mission continuity and operational readiness.
- Translate operational capability gaps into validated requirements across DOTMLPF-P domains; support concept development, experimentation, wargaming, and modernization priorities aligned with Service operating concepts and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations.
- Lead developmental testing, operational demonstrations, failure analysis, root cause investigations, and risk assessments to inform program decisions and accelerate fielding.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to synchronize capability development, integration, and interoperability initiatives.
- Establish enterprise program metrics, governance processes, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to enable data-driven decision-making, resource optimization, and transparency for senior leadership.
- Support rapid acquisition and prototyping efforts, including transition of technologies from science & technology into operational programs.
Requirements- Bachelor's Degree
- 20+ years of progressive experience in radar systems and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD).
- Proven expertise in defense acquisition processes, including ACAT I programs, Middle Tier Acquisition/Rapid Prototyping, PPBE, JCIDS, and full lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated success leading IPTs, developing acquisition strategies, RFPs, technical evaluations, and contract negotiations for radar modernization programs.
- Strong background in sustainment planning, CONOPS development, and cross-functional coordination across production, test, logistics, and engineering.
- Experience with capability integration across DOTMLPF-P, requirements generation, and alignment with Marine Corps and joint operating concepts.
- Exceptional communication skills, including senior leader briefings (GO/SES level), requirements documents, decision papers, and stakeholder coordination.
- Active or recent Top Secret / SCI clearance, or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior Program Office experience (e.g., PEO LS, PM ExR, PdM FRS, MCCDC / CD&I).
- Certifications in acquisition and program management, requirements management, or radar systems engineering.
- Hands-on knowledge of specific systems such as G/ATOR Engineering Change Proposals, MRADR rapid prototyping, and passive coherent radar capabilities.
- Experience supporting NIFC, Joint/Coalition integration, or contested environment sensor operations.
- Master's Degree.
