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Senior Program Manager - Munitions Acquisition

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 May 2026

About the role

MTSI is seeking a Senior Program Manager - Munitions Acquisition with a Master's Degree and a TS/SCI clearance.

The Program Manager for Munitions Acquisition and Technology Transfer at AFWERX, the Air Force Center of Innovation. You will manage munitions research and development programs, working closely with small businesses to develop innovative technologies.

Role and Responsibilities*

Manage all aspects of research and development programs for new munitions, including:

Strategic Integration: Serve as the primary integrator across Major Commands (Air Combat Command, Global Strike Command), Air Staff, Program Executive Officers, and Combatant Commands to align operational priorities with technology capabilities.
Financial & Budget Management: Formulate, manage, and defend large-scale budgets, including Five-Year Defense Plans.
Executive Briefing & Communication: Develop and deliver high-visibility program presentations to senior stakeholders, including Congressional staff, and Pentagon Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Panels.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Direct and lead highly technical, multidisciplinary teams to deliver operationally relevant capabilities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements*

Master of Science in Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Completion of senior military education programs (e.g., Air War College).
Eligibility or certification as an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Materiel Lead.
Proven history of managing large-scale, full lifecycle acquisition activities from Pre-Milestone A through Post-Production.
10+ years of experience specifically in Acquisition Program Management.
10+ years of experience focused on developing and implementing new weapon technologies.
Weapons Systems & Munitions: Recognized expertise in advanced weapon systems, including seeker technologies, proximity sensors, guidance systems, energetics, networked autonomy, and warhead design/penetration.
Science & Technology Transition: Experience in rapid prototyping, guiding joint-service technology transition, and executing Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) requirements to formal Programs of Record.
Technical Evaluation & Risk Management: Extensive experience in conducting technical evaluations and managing program risks

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