Senior Software Acquisition Innovation Specialist

Job overview

The Senior Software Acquisition Innovation Specialist role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, with the listing also identifying Arlington, VA as a work location. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the Software Engineering Institute’s Acquisition Policy, Practice & Integration team, which advances software acquisition policy and practice for national security. The specialist advises Department of War acquisition programs, researches how emerging software technologies affect acquisition, and synthesizes evidence into strategies and policy recommendations. This work helps transition technical innovations into programs and improve acquisition approaches for software-enabled capabilities.

What you'll do

• Advise Department of War acquisition programs on strategies, tools, and assets incorporating modern software approaches and technologies, including AI
• identify software policy needs with stakeholders
• research acquisition implications of emerging technologies and methods
• collaborate with SEI technical teams on opportunities to transition innovations into programs
• synthesize data and experience for strategies, research, and policy recommendations
• develop approaches to apply innovations beyond the Department of War.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior specialist

software acquisition

acquisition innovation

software policy

department of war

artificial intelligence

devsecops

agile methods

digital engineering

pittsburgh pa

arlington va

carnegie mellon university

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The listing describes employee benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• paid time off
• holidays
• life and disability insurance
• transit pass
• family concierge support
• and fitness center access.

Why this role

Requires recent direct experience with the Department of War Software Acquisition Pathway and willingness to travel approximately 25%; must obtain and maintain an active Department of War security clearance.

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.