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Program Management & Acquisition Support - In Plant

Program Management & Acquisition Support - In Plant

Modern Technology SolutionsWashington
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

MTSI is searching for a senior Program Management and Acquisition Support professional to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) support to a DoD program office.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

  • Interesting Work : Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  • Values :  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  • 100% Employee Ownership :  we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for :
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO / year + 10 holidays / year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross / Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success :   We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit .

Responsibilities :

MTSI is searching for a senior Program Management and Acquisition Support professional to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. Specifically, this candidate will oversee the development, design, and production of a DoD acquisition program at the contracted vendor location. The candidate will provide recommendations to the program office to ensure the vendor is on track to deliver the system on schedule, and within cost while meeting key performance parameters.

This handpicked candidate must possess excellent communication skills and technical expertise with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. A successful candidate must be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. The candidate will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertise.
  • Assists acquisition planning and drafting technical requirements and documents.
  • Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals.
  • Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.
  • Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed.
  • Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources.
  • Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and contractor performance.
  • Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings.
  • Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.
  • Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, supply chain and production challenges, delivery, and integration, and supports system program reviews.
  • Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently.
  • Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and / or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
  • Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
  • Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.
  • Qualifications : Required skills :

  • Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience on space development programs for the DoD or IC.
  • Experience in the development and fielding of satellite systems through assembly, integration, and test.
  • Experience with Space Vehicle and subsystem integration.
  • Experience in DoD acquisition management.
  • Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
  • Experience analyzing and developing contract data requirements lists and deliverables.
  • Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
  • Desired skills :

  • Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience on space development programs in the DoD or IC.
  • Experience in production management and / or industrial engineering to include assessing availability and lead-time in ordering required parts, production facilities, production timelines, and manufacturing readiness.
  • Experience with ACAT I / II level acquisition programs.
  • Experience as a SETA in a government program office.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping.
  • Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
  • Education :

  • Relevant BA / BS degree
  • Relevant MA / MS degree
  • Clearance :

  • Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility.
  • No less than two (2) years total SAP and / or SCI environment experience and 1-year total within last 5 years.
  • Candidate must maintain a TS / SCI clearance as a condition of employment and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.
  • Work Location & Travel :

  • This position is full-time, on site in vicinity of Kent, WA and will require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States.
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