Senior Rapid Acquisition Lead

Senior Rapid Acquisition Lead

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.

Key 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.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

• DAWIA training

Capstone Research Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.