Senior Rapid Acquisition Lead

Capstone Research Corporation•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Capstone Research Corporation is seeking to expand our team. Capstone Research Corporation is headquartered in Huntsville Alabama. We are a customer-oriented engineering services company providing world class research and development support across the Department of Defense (DoD): Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Capstone offers 100% Company Provided Medical and Dental Insurance, Matching 401K, and Profit Sharing as part of our top-notch benefits package. Compensation for this position will be determined, but not limited to, factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, alignment with market data, and internal equity. We have an immediate opening for a Senior Rapid Acquisition Lead. In this role, you will direct planning, development, prototyping, integration, and accelerated fielding of advanced joint and cross‑domain defense capabilities. Located in Huntsville, the position supports a senior government organization executing rapid acquisition pathways to deliver critical capabilities on compressed timelines.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
Experience: 15+ years of applicable DoD experience

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
DAWIA training

Responsibilities

Rapid Acquisition Leadership
Execute programs under the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework, including:
Middle Tier of Acquisition (Rapid Prototyping & Rapid Fielding)
Software Acquisition Pathway
Urgent Capability Acquisition
Manage/coordinate inputs for cost/schedule/performance, program roadmaps, risk registers, and technical baselines.
Ensure prototype maturation through testing, operational evaluations, and transition to Program of Record or sustained fielding.
Systems Engineering & Technical Integration
Lead development of:
CONOPS/CONEMPs
System requirements & verification plans
Architecture and interface definitions
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and trade studies
Apply digital engineering/MBSE and modular/open architecture practices when applicable
Direct integrated DT/OT planning in coordination with test ranges, laboratories, and operational units.
Cross-Functional & Enterprise Coordination
Coordinate with Army, MDA, PAEs, PEOs, COCOMs, OSD, and interagency partners as applicable.
Lead/participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across engineering, contracting, logistics, operations, and finance.
Prepare and deliver high‑impact executive briefs to O‑6/GS‑15/SES/General Officer audiences.
Drive alignment of operational needs, resourcing, and acquisition execution.