Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Technical Program Manager & Acquisition SME in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI.
The Technical Program Management & Acquisition SME with a TS/SCI clearance to provide support to a Government Program Management Office/Program Manager at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI. The Technical Program Management & Acquisition SME’s primary focus will be to provide a wide range of program management, technical, and support services for a program. This individual will be responsible for balancing the many factors that influence a program’s cost, schedule, and performance; to interpret and tailor application of directives and regulations; and to ensure that high-quality, affordable, supportable, and effective products are developed, produced, and sustained throughout the lifecycle. In addition, the individual will provide technical and programmatic advice and support services on a suite of advanced weapon systems, sensors and computer processing-related technologies and programs.
This position may entail travel up to 50%, as required by the Government.
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 www.mtsi-va.com.
Duties to be independently executed include but are not limited to:
• Apply knowledge and experience in pre-acquisition definition and capabilities’ integration of requirements, program management principles, and policies/procedures to assist the procurement of systems, sub-systems, and equipment throughout the total life cycle, in compliance with current Air Force regulations and guidelines.
• Apply integration, communication, coordination, organizational and planning expertise to technical research and development activities and acquisition across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines in order to assist with the implementation of program direction.
• Plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of the development, production, and/or development of systems, sub-systems, or equipment, to include managing program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist in the full spectrum of actions required to award contracts and contract modifications to other contractor(s) that may include pre-award documentation, assistance in the support of source selection activities, and post-award support activities.
• Assist in the development of pre- and post-award documentation.
• Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparations, staff coordination, and decision documentation preparation.
• Gather data, conduct analyses, evaluation, and validations of acquisition programmatic documentation.
• Assist in program office surveillance of prime and subcontractor performance. Assist in determining program progress and communication recommendations to the government.
• Assist the program office in complying with tasks related to the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, CONOPS, architectural views, security accreditations and certifications, acquisition reports, program management agreements, and memorandums of agreement.
• Assist the program office in complying with applicable statutory and regulatory guidance.
• Assist in the creation and approval of acquisition strategies, program planning and creation, early capability development strategies and project planning, and the transition of program execution to the appropriate Program Executive Officer.
• Develop integration plans and procedures and organize resources to facilitate program transition activities.
• Develop and communicate roadmaps for programs and associated technologies and product lines.
• Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Work both individually and with a broader engineering, program management, and security team.
• Provide support for presentations and other office documentation. Work on multiple networks across various classification levels, adhering to all security policies, procedures, and processes.
• 10-15 years acquisitions experience with at least:
o 10 years in a systems program office/similar organization (dedicated matrix support to a Program Manager (PM), Program Executive Office (PEO) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) program integrator).
o 8 years in a program/project management position with cost, schedule, and performance responsibilities.
• TS Required, SCI Eligible
• BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, and/or a related field.
• Have experience working on classified and/or special access programs.
• Be a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, and work well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers.
• Ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
• Ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
• Have a desire to learn new tools and adopt digital engineering business practices.
• Must be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, is skilled in problem definition.
• Must have a high level of motivation, be adept at exploring and learning about new technologies, and have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to use creativity, foresight, & mature judgment in anticipating & solving problems; apply competency in evolving, complicated situations.
• Must have knowledge of military platforms, systems, and operations.
• Must have experience with collaboration tools including, but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira.
• Must be a team player and be able to work within all levels of a project team.
• Must have excellent time management, organizational & coordination, and presentation skills.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to own and complete complex tasks and shift from one task to another in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile work environment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly translate client technical needs and assimilate project information.
Desired Skills:
• Good knowledge of networking, communications, and datalinks.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Knowledge of current DoD acquisition regulations/policy and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s framework, directives, and policies.
• Experience with Networking and enabling technologies.
• Experience with Cloud Infrastructure, Platform development/deployment, and DevSecOps.
