Modernizing DoD requirements management.
We're on a mission to transform how the DoD develops and manages requirements through intuitive tools and streamlined processes.
Our mission
At DART, we are dedicated to transforming the JCIDS process by reducing time and cost, simplifying requirement drafting, and enhancing approval routing. Our mission is to empower DoD requirement owners with an intuitive, guided tool that integrates validated data and scales from unclassified to classified systems.
We're customer-focused — working closely with requirement owners and stakeholders from across the DoD to understand the challenges of the current process and build solutions that address those pain points. By combining deep domain expertise with modern software development, we're creating tools that make requirements development more efficient, consistent, and effective.
The Impact
- Time Saved
- 30%
- Organizations
- 15+
- Requirements Created
- 0.9K
- Gaps Aligned
- 3K
Meet the team
Built by domain experts and technologists.
DART is developed by a team with deep experience in both DoD requirements processes and modern software development, backed by organizations committed to defense innovation.
DART began when a team of military requirements writers, acquisition professionals, and software engineers recognized that the current tools for JCIDS were slowing down the acquisition process. Working together, they envisioned a modern solution that would streamline requirements development while maintaining compliance with DoD standards.
Today, DART is transforming requirements development across the DoD by providing an intuitive, guided approach to requirements drafting. Our team continues to work closely with users across multiple services, incorporating feedback and continuously improving the platform to better serve the defense acquisition community.
The team
Michael Foster
Co-Founder / CTO
Dries Vincent
DoD Requirements SME
Celeste Vandermark
Front-end Developer
Courtney Henry
UX Designer
Marcus Eldridge
Director of Product
Whitney Francis
Technical Writer
Leonard Krasner
Senior UX Designer
Nolan Sheffield
Acquisition Specialist
Emily Selman
VP, User Experience
Partners
Supported by defense innovation leaders.
We are fortunate to be supported by organizations committed to accelerating defense innovation and improving acquisition processes.
Defense Innovation Organizations
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) strengthens national security by accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base. Their support has been instrumental in helping DART navigate DoD processes and connect with key stakeholders.
AFWERX is the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory. Their mission is to solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the Air Force by enabling thoughtful, deliberate, ground-up innovation. Their guidance has helped shape DART's approach to solving acquisition challenges.
DoD Advisors
Col. Kristin Watson
Joint Staff J8
Maj. Emma Dorsey
Defense Acquisition University
Dr. Alicia Bell
Research & Engineering
Capt. Jenny Wilson
Navy Requirements Office
Lt. Col. Anna Roberts
Air Force Acquisition
Maj. Benjamin Russel
Army Futures Command
Careers
Join our mission to transform DoD requirements.
We're looking for talented individuals passionate about improving defense acquisition processes through user-centered design and modern technology.
Open positions
| Title | Location | Read more |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | ||
| Full Stack Developer | Remote | View listing |
| Backend Engineer | Remote | View listing |
| DevSecOps Engineer | Remote | View listing |
Product | ||
| Product Manager | Remote | View listing |
| UX Designer | Remote | View listing |
| DoD Requirements SME | Remote | View listing |
DART has significantly improved our requirements development process, saving time and enhancing quality.
Col. Veronica Winton
Director of Requirements, USMC