Program Integrator Lead

Systems Technology & Research • Redstone Arsenal, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) is seeking a Program Integrator Lead in the Huntsville, AL area to support the Army's Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office located at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Candidate will serve as the primary operational partner and designated deputy to an Assistant Program Manager (APM) overseeing the cost, schedule, and technical performance of 3–5 unique Launched Effects product lines. This role is designed for a mission-obsessed operator who combines deep defense acquisition acumen with an appetite to challenge bureaucratic inertia, harness AI and autonomous systems, and accelerate cutting-edge capability into warfighters' hands. This opportunity is an in-person/on-site position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline
• DAWIA / Back-to-Basics certification in Program Management or Systems Engineering
• Demonstrated passion for AI, autonomy, and uncrewed systems, paired with the intellectual curiosity and courage to respectfully challenge dogma and streamline delivery.
• Proven executive maturity to represent the portfolio and execute APM responsibilities during stakeholder reviews and milestone gates.
• 4–8+ years in a DoD Program Office (or defense industry equivalent) with demonstrated mastery of the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) and PPBE lifecycle.
• Advanced capability in analyzing contractor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), budget execution, and requirements allocation
• Exceptional verbal, briefing, and technical writing skills tailored for executive/flag-level leadership.
• An active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), Launched Effects, or collaborative swarming architectures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated deputy with full authority to perform the APM's duties in their absence.
• Synchronize cost, schedule, risk, and technical baselines across 3–5 multi-domain LE platforms to safeguard critical paths.
• Architect agile procurement pathways using Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs).
• Build high-impact Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs), PWS/SOWs, and CDRLs tailored for modular, iterative capability drops.
• Champion adoption of artificial intelligence, collaborative autonomy, edge computing, and Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) across prime contractor deliverables.
• Drive program inputs for the PPBE cycle, including POM builds, Weapon System Reviews, and P/R-Forms.
• Align cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (systems engineering, test, cybersecurity, logistics).
• Deliver crisp, data-driven decision briefs and risk trade analyses to senior military and civilian acquisition leadership across the DoD.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
• does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability
• Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure all qualified applicants have the ability to be considered for employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior