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Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S) · 2 days ago

Program Manager - IPT Lead/Platform Integration

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) is seeking a Program Manager to support and lead program activities for complex defense systems. The role involves leading platform studies, integration planning, and execution activities across the program lifecycle while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingService Industry

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Program ManagementPlatform IntegrationDoD 5000-series KnowledgeIntegrated Product Team LeadershipRisk ManagementCoordination SkillsAerospace Program ExperienceSecurity ClearanceCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

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

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience demonstrating the knowledge, judgment, and execution capability required for this role

Preferred

Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, DAWIA, INCOSE) are a plus but not required

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

Company

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S)

IS4S was founded by experienced engineers and managers who realize the need to ensure that our government, military, and commercial customers have an alternative to the defense contractor “status quo.” The IS4S approach to systems development and unique customer solutions is based on a time proven premise: “Giving the customer the best value solution is always the right answer”.

Founded in 2008

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees