Job Description

Position Title: Program Integrator (SME)

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Location: Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

Clearance: Active Secret

Waypoint’s client is seeking an experienced Program Integrator to support the Global Tactical Edge Directorate (GTEAD) by connecting operational mission requirements with Army acquisition organizations and capability development initiatives.

This position focuses on identifying operational capability gaps, coordinating technology solutions, and supporting rapid capability development, experimentation, and technology transition efforts. The selected candidate will collaborate with operational headquarters, program offices, engineers, and acquisition stakeholders to translate mission needs into actionable solutions that enhance warfighter capabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs, operational headquarters, and major capability development initiatives, with a strong understanding of Army acquisition processes and operational mission requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with operational staff to identify capability gaps, operational challenges, and mission requirements.
• Coordinate with Army program offices and acquisition organizations to identify technologies and solutions that address operational needs.
• Support operational demonstrations, experimentation activities, and technology evaluation initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver program updates, technical briefings, and recommendations to operational and acquisition leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration between operational units, engineers, program offices, and acquisition organizations.
• Support operational headquarters by connecting theater capability requirements with Army acquisition programs and resources.
• Translate operational mission needs into coordinated capability development and technology transition opportunities.
• Assist with identifying opportunities for rapid capability development and integration of emerging technologies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support alignment between operational priorities, acquisition strategies, and program execution.

Required:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 20+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, operational headquarters, or enabling organizations.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following:
• Acquisition Category (ACAT) or major acquisition programs.
• Urgent Operational Needs.
• Adaptive acquisition programs.
• Capability development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and operational capability development.
• Experience coordinating with operational staff, engineers, program offices, and acquisition stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and communicate technical and programmatic information to leadership.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site at the assigned location.

Desired:

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, or Business, or a comparable industry certification.
• Previous experience as a DoD acquisition professional or operational officer with program office experience.
• Experience working with operational commands or Combatant Command staff.
• Background in rapid capability development, technology demonstrations, or operational experimentation.
• Experience supporting technology transition efforts between operational organizations and acquisition programs.