Joshua Weigartz

Joshua Weigartz serves as a key procurement professional within the Missile Defense Agency, supporting the acquisition of critical defense systems and technical services essential to national missile defense. He manages contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to develop, test, and field integrated, layered defense architectures, focusing on advanced sensor modernization, midcourse and terminal-phase interception technologies, and system integration. His procurement activities center on securing high-precision engineering, systems analysis, and program management services that enable rapid prototyping and operational deployment of missile defense capabilities. Weigartz operates within a high-stakes, technology-driven environment where acquisition agility and technical rigor are paramount to maintaining strategic deterrence. His primary contractor relationships are with industry leaders including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, firms with deep expertise in ballistic missile defense systems, radar architectures, and command-and-control integration. He also engages Jacobs Technology Inc. for specialized engineering and technical support services. These partnerships reflect a reliance on large, prime defense contractors with proven track records in complex, classified, and mission-critical programs. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established industry partners capable of delivering end-to-end solutions across the defense lifecycle, from R&D to fielding. Weigartz’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the technical complexity and national security sensitivity of MDA programs, which often require specialized capabilities only available through large, established defense contractors with top-tier security clearances and infrastructure. Small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition stream, consistent with the agency’s focus on mission-critical performance over socioeconomic set-asides. His primary NAICS classification is 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—indicating a heavy emphasis on systems engineering, program management, and technical advisory services. He procures high-level consulting expertise to guide the integration of multi-domain defense architectures, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and interagency coordination. His domain expertise lies in missile defense system lifecycle management, systems engineering integration, and defense program oversight.