Software Acquisition Innovation Lead (Policy & AI)

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI seeks an Acquisition Innovation Specialist to shape DoW software acquisition policy and practice, joining a team of experts delivering high-impact work across DoD programs and R&D efforts, including AI-enabled software approaches.

You will collaborate with policy teams, research emerging software technologies, and translate innovations into DoW programs, with travel and security clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
• Experience applying the DoW Software Acquisition Pathway (DoDI 5000.87)
• Experience in embedded systems or C2 programs
• Knowledge of FAR, OTAs, and writing RFPs

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and advise DoW acquisition programs on development and execution of acquisition strategies, tools, and assets that incorporate modern software approaches and technologies, including AI
• Proactively work with stakeholders to identify and address software-related policy needs across programs
• Research the acquisition implications of emerging software technologies and methods
• Collaborate with SEI teams to transition innovations into DoW acquisition programs
• Abstract and synthesize data to inform program strategies, research projects, and policy recommendations
• Develop approaches to apply innovations into contexts beyond DoW

Skills

DevSecOps

Agile methodologies

Digital engineering

Modern test and eval

AI capabilities integration

DoW contract & planning

Education

BS in software/quantitative field

MS in software/quantitative field

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI seeks an Acquisition Innovation Specialist to shape DoW software acquisition policy and practice, joining a team of experts delivering high-impact work across DoD programs and R&D efforts, including AI-enabled software approaches.

You will collaborate with policy teams, research emerging software technologies, and translate innovations into DoW programs, with travel and security clearances as required.