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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Program Management & Acquisition Support - In Plant

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


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.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 degreeRelevant MA/MS degreeClearance: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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