Program Integrator

About

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Ignite provides professional services to customers in defense, federal, and commercial industries and seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds its values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything it does.

Position Overview

Support operational headquarters by connecting theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations. The Program Integrator works with operational staff, engineers, and program offices to translate mission needs into coordinated capability development and technology transition opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with operational staff to identify capability gaps and mission needs.
• Coordinate with program offices to identify technologies that address operational challenges.
• Support operational demonstrations and experimentation activities.
• Prepare updates and briefings for operational and acquisition leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration between operational units, engineers, and acquisition organizations.

Required Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in DoD acquisition programs, headquarters, or enabling organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Experience supporting ACAT or major acquisition programs, Urgent Operational Needs, adaptive acquisition programs, and/or capability development efforts.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret clearance prior to employment; continued employment contingent on obtaining and maintaining a full Secret clearance within a reasonable time.

Desired Qualifications

• DAWIA Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, or Business certification and/or similar industry certification.
• Former acquisition professional or operational officer with program office experience.
• Experience working with operational commands or Combatant Command staff.
• Background in rapid capability development or technology demonstrations.
• Clearance: Top Secret.

Additional Information

• Expected Travel: 25‑40%
• US Citizenship required.