Senior Director Warfighting Acquisition

Senior Director Warfighting Acquisition Apogee Engineering 4031 Colonel Glenn Highway (Show on map) Apr 23, 2026 Senior Director Warfighting Acquisition Location US-OH-Beavercreek

ID 2026-1790

Category Business Development Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Overview Apogee is seeking a Senior Director to lead the Warfighting Acquisition Transformation for High-Performance Center (WATCH). The Senior Director of WATCH serves as the Apogee's principal authority on acquisition transformation, responsible for establishing, leading, and scaling our corporate center of excellence that drives faster, more operationally relevant acquisition outcomes. This role blends senior executive leadership, acquisition expertise, thought leadership, digital innovation, and internal influence. This is a full-time position located at Apogee's Beavercreek, Ohio corporate office, with up to 50% telework flexibility. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Establish WATCH's strategic direction, priorities, and operating model. Serve as senior advisor to Apogee leadership on acquisition reform trends and implications. Define measurable outcomes for WATCH aligned to company strategy and customer impact. Acquisition Reform Translation Interpret DoW acquisition strategies, Executive Orders, and policy memoranda. Translate policy intent into actionable guidance for embedded acquisition teams. Develop and maintain practical acquisition transformation playbooks. External Engagement & Thought Leadership Engage former and current senior DoW acquisition leaders, Warfighting Acquisition University faculty, FFRDCs, and policy influencers. Represent the company in acquisition reform forums, panels, and advisory settings. Shape the firm's external acquisition reform narrative with credibility and restraint. Internal Integration & Convening Convene cross-program communities of practice to surface best practices. Integrate successful acquisition approaches across USAF, USSF, USSOCOM, and

USSTRATCOM

portfolios. Provide reach-back advisory support to embedded personnel on complex acquisition challenges. Workforce Development Design senior-level professional development initiatives focused on real-world acquisition execution. Develop executive forums, guest lectures, and cohort-based learning experiences. Align WATCH development activities with promotion readiness and talent retention. Digital Innovation Guide organic digital acquisition technology development and AI-enabled automation initiatives. Ensure technology pilots are compliant, explainable, and mission-relevant. Partner with the Apogee technologists to transition pilots into operational use.

Qualifications Minimum Experience:

Citizenship:

Must be a US citizen

Clearance:

Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret level clearance with SCI eligibility

Education:

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline

Certifications:

DAWIA Advanced (or Level III) Certification in the Program Management or Engineering & Technical Management functional areas

Years of Experience:

15 or more years of experience managing weapon system acquisition programs at the

ACAT III

level and above

Additional Experience:

Deep, practical knowledge of DoW acquisition pathways and governance Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across government and industry Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Fluency with digital acquisition, data analytics, or AI applications Background in standing up new organizational capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Experience:

Handson experience with rapid acquisition pathways - e.g., Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), Rapid Acquisition/Section 804 authorities, and Software/Agile/DevSecOps software acquisition pathways. Demonstrated rapidprototype or rapidfielding experience (programs executed on an accelerated 2-5 year fielding/prototyping tempo). Operational background or prior experience working closely with operational units (warfighters or operational leadership) to align capability delivery timelines and operational employment. Prior experience working inside or with a PAE or similar systemsengineering/integration partner is a plus. Additional Information

Location:

Apogee's Beavercreek, Ohio corporate office This position is: Hybrid (This position allows telework up to 50%)

Travel:

25% CONUS travel may be required