Senior UAS Strategy & Acquisition Lead

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. - STaR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Senior Strategic Analyst to drive the strategy, execution, and industry engagement framework for the DoW Drone Marketplace within the UAS PMO.

This role requires extensive defense acquisition expertise to accelerate capability delivery and optimize procurement pathways. The Senior Strategic Analyst will support a diverse portfolio of strategic engagements, enterprise initiatives, and cross-functional acquisition efforts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with four years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency in Army Acquisition.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of 10 U.S.C., FAR, DFARS, AFAR.
• Possess an active DoW SECRET security clearance or the ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative pathways, including CSOs, OTAs, and agile procurement vehicles, to accelerate capability fielding and rapid prototyping.
• Drive vendor relationship management across the Drone Marketplace, overseeing capability reviews and milestones.
• Support operational activities, solicitations, and industry partner engagements within specialized technology and defense consortia.
• Provide operational planning, portfolio mapping, and strategic advisory support for division-level initiatives in the UAS PMO.
• Lead high-visibility engagements across program offices, service-branch leadership, DoD agencies, and international partners.
• Conduct continuous market research to identify dual-use technologies and innovative industry solutions.
• Author and standardize high-impact acquisition packages, SOWs, SOOs, and RFSs.
• Develop decision-ready briefings, white papers, and executive portfolio updates for SES and Flag leadership.

Skills

Army Acquisition

Analytical Skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Senior Strategic Analyst to drive the strategy, execution, and industry engagement framework for the DoW Drone Marketplace within the UAS PMO.

This role requires extensive defense acquisition expertise to accelerate capability delivery and optimize procurement pathways. The Senior Strategic Analyst will support a diverse portfolio of strategic engagements, enterprise initiatives, and cross-functional acquisition efforts,