Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S)
Program Manager - IPT Lead/Platform Integration
Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S), Tallahassee, Florida, United States
IS4S is seeking a Program Manager to support and lead program activities to include platform studies, integration planning, and execution activities for complex defense systems. This role is designed to flex across the program lifecycle—beginning with study and analysis efforts, transitioning into platform integration leadership, and, as appropriate, assuming responsibility for leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
The position supports programs executed under the DoD 5000-series acquisition framework, including Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) and Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathways for ACAT I-D and ACAT II programs. The role operates from the integration contractor perspective, coordinating across engineering, test, production, and government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leadership
Serve as or support an IPT Lead, coordinating execution across multiple technical and functional disciplines
Facilitate IPT planning, execution tracking, and issue resolution
Act as the primary interface between engineering teams, program leadership, and external stakeholders
Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and cross-team impacts affecting IPT execution
Studies & Early-Phase Planning
Lead or support platform studies, trade studies, and analyses of alternatives in support of new-start efforts, modernization initiatives, and capability insertion opportunities
Develop study execution plans and schedules, including identification of phases, decision points, assumptions, and required inputs
Coordinate inputs across engineering, integration, sustainment, and external partners
Assess cost, schedule, performance, integration, and risk implications of alternative concepts or architectures
Deliver study results in the form of actionable, schedule-informed recommendations to support acquisition and investment decisions
Platform Integration & Program Execution
Transition from study support into platform integration leadership as programs move into execution
Support or lead planning and execution across development, integration, test, production, and fielding phases
Integrate technical plans, schedules, and risks to support disciplined execution
Support alignment with DoD 5000-series guidance, including execution under MTA and MCA pathways
Support milestone events, technical reviews, and transition activities
Required Experience & Qualifications
8-10+ years of relevant experience supporting or leading complex defense or aerospace programs
Experience supporting or leading platform studies, integration efforts, or execution planning activities
Experience working across engineering, integration, test, and program management functions
Working knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition policy, including MTA and MCA pathways
Familiarity with ACAT I-D and/or ACAT II program environments
Strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills in multi-stakeholder environments
Education
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience demonstrating the knowledge, judgment, and execution capability required for this role
Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, DAWIA, INCOSE) are a plus but not required
Desired
Experience supporting AFLCMC or similar DoD program offices
Experience transitioning efforts from study or planning phases into execution
Experience leading or supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Active or eligible security clearance
Role Impact This role provides IS4S with a
flexible Program Management capability
that can be applied where it delivers the most value—whether leading an
Integrated Product Team (IPT) , serving as a
process owner , or directing
platform studies and early-phase planning efforts . The position is designed to operate effectively across these responsibilities, enabling IS4S to align program management leadership to evolving technical, integration, and execution needs without creating artificial role boundaries. By supporting disciplined coordination across engineering, integration, and stakeholder teams, this role strengthens IPT execution, improves program cohesion from study through integration, and reduces execution and transition risk—while allowing both the organization and the individual to adapt focus as programs mature and priorities shift across the lifecycle.
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The position supports programs executed under the DoD 5000-series acquisition framework, including Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) and Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathways for ACAT I-D and ACAT II programs. The role operates from the integration contractor perspective, coordinating across engineering, test, production, and government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leadership
Serve as or support an IPT Lead, coordinating execution across multiple technical and functional disciplines
Facilitate IPT planning, execution tracking, and issue resolution
Act as the primary interface between engineering teams, program leadership, and external stakeholders
Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and cross-team impacts affecting IPT execution
Studies & Early-Phase Planning
Lead or support platform studies, trade studies, and analyses of alternatives in support of new-start efforts, modernization initiatives, and capability insertion opportunities
Develop study execution plans and schedules, including identification of phases, decision points, assumptions, and required inputs
Coordinate inputs across engineering, integration, sustainment, and external partners
Assess cost, schedule, performance, integration, and risk implications of alternative concepts or architectures
Deliver study results in the form of actionable, schedule-informed recommendations to support acquisition and investment decisions
Platform Integration & Program Execution
Transition from study support into platform integration leadership as programs move into execution
Support or lead planning and execution across development, integration, test, production, and fielding phases
Integrate technical plans, schedules, and risks to support disciplined execution
Support alignment with DoD 5000-series guidance, including execution under MTA and MCA pathways
Support milestone events, technical reviews, and transition activities
Required Experience & Qualifications
8-10+ years of relevant experience supporting or leading complex defense or aerospace programs
Experience supporting or leading platform studies, integration efforts, or execution planning activities
Experience working across engineering, integration, test, and program management functions
Working knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition policy, including MTA and MCA pathways
Familiarity with ACAT I-D and/or ACAT II program environments
Strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills in multi-stakeholder environments
Education
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience demonstrating the knowledge, judgment, and execution capability required for this role
Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, DAWIA, INCOSE) are a plus but not required
Desired
Experience supporting AFLCMC or similar DoD program offices
Experience transitioning efforts from study or planning phases into execution
Experience leading or supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Active or eligible security clearance
Role Impact This role provides IS4S with a
flexible Program Management capability
that can be applied where it delivers the most value—whether leading an
Integrated Product Team (IPT) , serving as a
process owner , or directing
platform studies and early-phase planning efforts . The position is designed to operate effectively across these responsibilities, enabling IS4S to align program management leadership to evolving technical, integration, and execution needs without creating artificial role boundaries. By supporting disciplined coordination across engineering, integration, and stakeholder teams, this role strengthens IPT execution, improves program cohesion from study through integration, and reduces execution and transition risk—while allowing both the organization and the individual to adapt focus as programs mature and priorities shift across the lifecycle.
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