Tyto Athene, LLC
Acquisition Project Manager
Tyto Athene, LLC, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Job Description
Tyto Athene is looking for a Acquisition Project Manager
to support the SSC Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDA CP) Warfighter Enterprise Acquisition Delta (SSC/SZY). This position will provide subject matter expertise in planning, procuring, deploying, employing, and sustaining the current and next generation space weapon systems. Additionally, provide support as the Combat Mission Systems Sustainment (CMSS) contract project manager.
The Operations and Product Support Services (OPS3) is a staff augmentation and studies analysis contract providing Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the USSF Space Systems Command (SSC). The team, comprised of both Tyto Athene and subcontractor personnel, delivers expert advice and analysis to the SSC Space Domain Awareness Combat Power (SDA CP) and Battlespace Management Command, Control and Communications family of systems. This cadre provides support functions in acquisitions program management, systems engineering, cybersecurity, sustainment engineering and logistics.
Responsibilities:
Provide subject matter expertise and consultation in acquisition program management (PM) lifecycle activities, in concert with sustainment engineering, logistics and test and evaluation members to the SSC government integrated planning teamProvide expert advice to the Materiel Leader (ML) / Program Manager (PM) and Senior USSF and Air Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, product support, logistics, contracting, budgeting and executionProvide oversight and facilitation of program management activities between operational stakeholders, as well as other developmental program activities supporting SZY.Ability to clearly and concisely advise and present information in person to stakeholders and Senior Military Leadership on program milestone decision and processes ensuring continued program success.Provide a wide variety of acquisition/sustainment technical analyses including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps to the Government Program ManagerFacilitate Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) efforts necessary to obtain and execute funding necessary to deliver required capabilities across the program portfolio, including: Fiscal Year planning, execution, execution monitoring, unfunded requirements management, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development and coordinationParticipate and contribute to the development and coordination of strategic acquisition planning and pre-award activities and documentation, including: Early Strategy and Issues Sessions (ESIS), Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP), Statements of Objective, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Requests for Information (RFI), Justifications and Approvals (J A), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)Lead development and coordination of solicitation planning and execution activities and documentation, including: Requests for Proposal (RFP), Source Selection Plans/Strategies, and all associated documentationManage and assist in the development and coordination of overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02, and relevant Department of Defense, Air Force, USSF, and SSC policiesDraft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selectionsSuccessful candidate may be tasked by Air Force/Space Force to support one or more acquisition programs with responsibility for performance and schedule executionLeads integrated scheduling and active risk management activities for Operations Integration, Logistics, and Product SupportPrepare program scheduling activities, meetings, briefings, reports, and analyze information in support of SZY developmental and sustainment programs.Supports operations training and technical documentation development, including Technical Orders (TOs), coordination and operations integration.Coordinate with operations and development stakeholders to facilitate identifying and designating SMEs who will assist in obtaining information critical for development, to include rapid integration requestsFrequently coordinate with multiple military organizations (including Joint, Space Force, Air Force, and Navy organizations)Review and provide input to enabling concepts, concept of operations, and multi-agency agreements supporting program development and integrationAdept at a variety of acquisition concepts, phases, and procedures; participate in technical studies, and performance reviews; ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment, performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; and effective written and oral communication skills requiredExperience working on classified government systems and networksRequired:
Bachelor’s degreeActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility8 or more years of DoD and related Space operations experience, specifically acquisition program management and/or operational experienceExperience with Air Force and/or Space Force operations, command and control (C2), theater operations, space tasking cycle, and operator training.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skillsDemonstrated competency in technical writingFamiliarity operating under agile conditions as a member of a Scrum teamSuperior written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal and negotiation skillsFamiliar with MS Office productsExperience in working with multi-disciplinary teams of Military and technical managersPreferred:
Master’s degreeScaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe), Project Management Institute- Agile Certified Professional (PMI- ACP), Certified Scrum Master, PMP or similar certification12 or more years of DoD and/or Space Operations experience, specifically acquisition and/or operational experience, development of requirements, specifications and proposals; familiar with a variety of acquisition concepts, phases, and procedures; participate in technical studies, and performance reviews; ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment, performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; and effective written and oral communication skills requiredFamiliarity working with or at the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), US Space Command (USSPACECOM), and/or Space Force Field CommandsExperience/knowledge navigating the Air Force’s cloud-based DevSecOps Platform One enterprise serviceExperience/familiarity working as a Product Repository technician or lead.A successful candidate will coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency leadership – proven success in leading high-performance teams in an integrated product development team environment, achieving results through others, and being a strong team playerObjectivity – Must maintain objectivity to determine proper standards, processes, and procedures that benefits the entire organizationCreativity – Develop innovative solutions to modernize and improve system proficiencies (i.e. processes, procedures, techniques, tools, etc.)Flexibility – Receptive to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new technology, information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstaclesAnalytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decisionsConflict management and resolution skillsPassionate - Possess a passion for researching, defining and enforcing standards, processes and proceduresResults focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing prioritiesCommunication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentationsRelationship building skills – Ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role-model leadershipCustomer service – Superior customer service skills to both internal and external customersPay Range:
$130,000-$165,000, depending on skills and experience levels.
Additional Information
After several strategic acquisitions in 2021, Tyto Athene has experienced enormous opportunity and growth. Aside from being the leading provider of mission-focused IT and Cyber services and solutions to critical U.S. government agencies, Tyto is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for network modernization requirements across the federal enterprise.
Our employees are the key to the innovation that has made Tyto a success. We provide an environment that is geared to reward potential, innovation, and teamwork. If you would like to unleash your creativity and your career -- it's time to join Team Tyto!
Tyto Athene is looking for a Acquisition Project Manager
to support the SSC Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDA CP) Warfighter Enterprise Acquisition Delta (SSC/SZY). This position will provide subject matter expertise in planning, procuring, deploying, employing, and sustaining the current and next generation space weapon systems. Additionally, provide support as the Combat Mission Systems Sustainment (CMSS) contract project manager.
The Operations and Product Support Services (OPS3) is a staff augmentation and studies analysis contract providing Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the USSF Space Systems Command (SSC). The team, comprised of both Tyto Athene and subcontractor personnel, delivers expert advice and analysis to the SSC Space Domain Awareness Combat Power (SDA CP) and Battlespace Management Command, Control and Communications family of systems. This cadre provides support functions in acquisitions program management, systems engineering, cybersecurity, sustainment engineering and logistics.
Responsibilities:
Provide subject matter expertise and consultation in acquisition program management (PM) lifecycle activities, in concert with sustainment engineering, logistics and test and evaluation members to the SSC government integrated planning teamProvide expert advice to the Materiel Leader (ML) / Program Manager (PM) and Senior USSF and Air Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, product support, logistics, contracting, budgeting and executionProvide oversight and facilitation of program management activities between operational stakeholders, as well as other developmental program activities supporting SZY.Ability to clearly and concisely advise and present information in person to stakeholders and Senior Military Leadership on program milestone decision and processes ensuring continued program success.Provide a wide variety of acquisition/sustainment technical analyses including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps to the Government Program ManagerFacilitate Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) efforts necessary to obtain and execute funding necessary to deliver required capabilities across the program portfolio, including: Fiscal Year planning, execution, execution monitoring, unfunded requirements management, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development and coordinationParticipate and contribute to the development and coordination of strategic acquisition planning and pre-award activities and documentation, including: Early Strategy and Issues Sessions (ESIS), Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP), Statements of Objective, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Requests for Information (RFI), Justifications and Approvals (J A), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)Lead development and coordination of solicitation planning and execution activities and documentation, including: Requests for Proposal (RFP), Source Selection Plans/Strategies, and all associated documentationManage and assist in the development and coordination of overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02, and relevant Department of Defense, Air Force, USSF, and SSC policiesDraft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selectionsSuccessful candidate may be tasked by Air Force/Space Force to support one or more acquisition programs with responsibility for performance and schedule executionLeads integrated scheduling and active risk management activities for Operations Integration, Logistics, and Product SupportPrepare program scheduling activities, meetings, briefings, reports, and analyze information in support of SZY developmental and sustainment programs.Supports operations training and technical documentation development, including Technical Orders (TOs), coordination and operations integration.Coordinate with operations and development stakeholders to facilitate identifying and designating SMEs who will assist in obtaining information critical for development, to include rapid integration requestsFrequently coordinate with multiple military organizations (including Joint, Space Force, Air Force, and Navy organizations)Review and provide input to enabling concepts, concept of operations, and multi-agency agreements supporting program development and integrationAdept at a variety of acquisition concepts, phases, and procedures; participate in technical studies, and performance reviews; ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment, performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; and effective written and oral communication skills requiredExperience working on classified government systems and networksRequired:
Bachelor’s degreeActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility8 or more years of DoD and related Space operations experience, specifically acquisition program management and/or operational experienceExperience with Air Force and/or Space Force operations, command and control (C2), theater operations, space tasking cycle, and operator training.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skillsDemonstrated competency in technical writingFamiliarity operating under agile conditions as a member of a Scrum teamSuperior written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal and negotiation skillsFamiliar with MS Office productsExperience in working with multi-disciplinary teams of Military and technical managersPreferred:
Master’s degreeScaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe), Project Management Institute- Agile Certified Professional (PMI- ACP), Certified Scrum Master, PMP or similar certification12 or more years of DoD and/or Space Operations experience, specifically acquisition and/or operational experience, development of requirements, specifications and proposals; familiar with a variety of acquisition concepts, phases, and procedures; participate in technical studies, and performance reviews; ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment, performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; and effective written and oral communication skills requiredFamiliarity working with or at the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), US Space Command (USSPACECOM), and/or Space Force Field CommandsExperience/knowledge navigating the Air Force’s cloud-based DevSecOps Platform One enterprise serviceExperience/familiarity working as a Product Repository technician or lead.A successful candidate will coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency leadership – proven success in leading high-performance teams in an integrated product development team environment, achieving results through others, and being a strong team playerObjectivity – Must maintain objectivity to determine proper standards, processes, and procedures that benefits the entire organizationCreativity – Develop innovative solutions to modernize and improve system proficiencies (i.e. processes, procedures, techniques, tools, etc.)Flexibility – Receptive to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new technology, information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstaclesAnalytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decisionsConflict management and resolution skillsPassionate - Possess a passion for researching, defining and enforcing standards, processes and proceduresResults focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing prioritiesCommunication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentationsRelationship building skills – Ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role-model leadershipCustomer service – Superior customer service skills to both internal and external customersPay Range:
$130,000-$165,000, depending on skills and experience levels.
Additional Information
After several strategic acquisitions in 2021, Tyto Athene has experienced enormous opportunity and growth. Aside from being the leading provider of mission-focused IT and Cyber services and solutions to critical U.S. government agencies, Tyto is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for network modernization requirements across the federal enterprise.
Our employees are the key to the innovation that has made Tyto a success. We provide an environment that is geared to reward potential, innovation, and teamwork. If you would like to unleash your creativity and your career -- it's time to join Team Tyto!