Senior Acquisition & Mission Modernization Lead

Agile Defense; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Acquisition SME to support software acquisition modernization across operational DoD environments. The role focuses on accelerating mission capability delivery through adaptive acquisition strategies and transition planning.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in DoD acquisition and 3+ years in senior modernization roles, with strong stakeholder engagement and ability to navigate fast-moving, ambiguous settings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DoD acquisition and software-intensive program management experience.
• 3+ years in a senior acquisition, modernization, or operational support role.
• Experience with adaptive acquisition approaches and software-focused initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support software acquisition modernization initiatives to accelerate mission capability delivery in complex environments.
• Develop acquisition strategies, transition approaches, and modernization pathways for agile software delivery.
• Align acquisition, budgeting, operational, and technical activities to support modernization goals.
• Support adaptive acquisition approaches, rapid capability delivery, software transition planning, and operational integration.

Skills

DoD acquisition

Software modernization

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Acquisition SME to support software acquisition modernization across operational DoD environments. The role focuses on accelerating mission capability delivery through adaptive acquisition strategies and transition planning.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in DoD acquisition and 3+ years in senior modernization roles, with strong stakeholder engagement and ability to navigate fast-moving, ambiguous settings.