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Senior Software Acquisition Innovation Specialist

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At a glance

Highlights

  • Shape forward-thinking DoW software acquisition policy and practice.
  • Advise DoW programs on modern acquisition strategies and execution.
  • Transition SEI technical innovations into real DoW acquisition programs.

What they offer

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
  • Tuition benefits
  • Paid time off and observed holidays
  • Life and accidental death and disability insurance
  • Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, fitness center access and family support

Ideal candidate

Creative acquisition innovator with deep DoW software experience who thrives on collaboration and solving complex challenges to deliver high-impact, mission-focused work for national security.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of Adaptive Acquisition Framework with recent experience applying DoW Software Acquisition Pathway (DoDI 5000.87)
  • Experience developing and executing acquisition strategies in embedded systems or command and control programs
  • Understanding of FAR and Other Transaction Authority with RFP writing experience
  • Experience in at least two DoW acquisition areas such as DevSecOps, Agile, digital engineering, test, AI, or contract planning
  • BS with 10 years, MS with 8 years, or PhD with 5 years in software-related or acquisition-relevant field
  • Willing to travel approximately 25% and obtain and maintain Department of War security clearance

Lab profile

About CMU AI

Carnegie Mellon applied AI research spanning robotics, autonomy, and cybersecurity for defense.

What they build

  • Multimodal behavior analysis algorithms
  • Autonomy systems
  • Cybersecurity analytics prototypes

Known for

  • Multimodal machine learning
  • Computer vision and human behavior modeling
  • AI engineering for defense
  • Software engineering and cyber resilience
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