Program Integrator

IGNITE; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite is seeking a seasoned Program Integrator to support Global Tactical Edge Directorate at Picatinny, NJ, onsite. The role links operational staff with Army acquisition offices to align mission needs with capability development.

Ideal candidate has 20+ years in DoD acquisitions, experience with ACAT programs, and relevant certifications (DAWIA). Strong communication and coordination are essential for rapid demonstrations and briefings.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in DoD acquisitions.
• Experience with ACAT or major acquisition programs.
• DAWIA certification or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Engage with operational staff to identify capability gaps and mission needs.
• Coordinate with program offices to identify technologies that address operational challenges.
• Support operational demonstrations and experimentation activities.
• Prepare updates and briefings for operational and acquisition leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration between operational units, engineers, and acquisition organizations.

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisitions

Communication skills

Coordination

Job description

Igniters operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is currently seeking a driven Program Integrator’s to join our team supporting Global Tactical Edge Directorate (GTEAD), in the following locations: Aberdeen, Maryland (PAE C2/CC2), Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina (ARCENT); and Picatinny, New Jersey (PAE Agile Sustainment). This position is expected to be an onsite requirement.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Engage with operational staff to identify capability gaps and mission needs.
• Coordinate with program offices to identify technologies that address operational challenges.
• Support operational demonstrations and experimentation activities.
• Prepare updates and briefings for operational and acquisition leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration between operational units, engineers, and acquisition organizations.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Support operational headquarters by connecting theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations. The Program Integrator works with operational staff, engineers, and program offices to translate mission needs into coordinated capability development and technology transition opportunities.

Experience: SME: 20 years experience in DoD acquisition programs, headquarters or enabling organizations.

• Experience supporting ACAT or major acquisition programs, Urgent Operational Needs, adaptive acquisition programs, and/or capability development efforts
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• DAWIA Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, or Business certification and/or similar industry certification
• Former acquisition professional or operational officer with program office experience.
• Experience working with operational commands or Combatant Command staff.
• Background in rapid capability development or technology demonstrations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DAWIA Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, or Business certification and/or similar industry certification
• Former acquisition professional or operational officer with program office experience.
• Experience working with operational commands or Combatant Command staff.
• Background in rapid capability development or technology demonstrations.