Acquisition Architect

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) seeks an Acquisition Architect with Systems Engineering and Program Management to support USSF SEIT efforts. You will lead technical strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and translate requirements into robust software and architectures for C2 JCAs.

The role requires Top Secret, SCI eligibility (U.S. Citizenship) and Colorado Springs location with limited remote work; travel up to 20% within the continental US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Top Secret, SCI eligible; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of technical experience; SAP environment experience preferred.
• Experience managing IT infrastructure, budgets, software development, and systems architecture.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD across multiple artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for strategic and day-to-day program execution.
• Help set portfolio strategies; ensure programs meet objectives.
• Translate user requirements into systems and software.
• Develop strategies for using technological resources.
• Oversee scalable, secure technology systems and software solutions.
• Plan and manage multiple large IT projects concurrently.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback for CI/CD improvements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Program management

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Verbal/written communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Mattermost

Jira

Jira Align

Confluence

Outlook

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Acquisition Architect with Systems Engineering and Program Management to provide Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) support to the United States Space Force (USSF). The position will support Battle Management, Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (BMC3I) PAE Acquisition Delta(s) in developing software and the supporting architecture for the organize, understand, plan, decide, direct, and monitor capabilities within the C2 Joint Capability Areas (JCAs). The candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic planning, and assessments to monitor and ensure effective enterprise information systems and services, and provide short- and long-range planning, analysis, and coordination of activities with the customer. The successful candidate should be a proven problem solver and self-starter who possesses initiative, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to lead and to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Providing technical leadership for strategic and day-to-day program execution.
• Assisting in setting portfolio strategies and helping to ensure individual programs meet technical objectives.
• Communicating recommendations for a technical strategy to the stakeholders.
• Translating user requirements into computer programs and systems.
• Assisting in the development of a strategy for using technological resources.
• Ensuring technologies are used efficiently, effectively, and securely.
• Interpreting, applying, explaining, and ensuring compliance with rules, policies, and procedures and applicable Federal and other agency applicable laws and regulations
• Identifying and evaluating the latest technologies and recommending and implementing them into the systems and infrastructure to maintain a technological lead.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of scalable, extensible, and secure technology systems and software solutions.
• Planning and managing several projects simultaneously, including large scale IT projects of a complex nature, and prioritizing projects and other related activities.
• Analyzing situations accurately and then recommending and adopting an effective course of action.
• Using stakeholders’ feedback to inform recommendations for necessary improvements and adjustments to technology used in DecSecOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the assigned program areas.

Qualifications Required Experience

• 5-10 or more years of Technical Experience
• 5 or more years of experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) environment in the last 10 years.
• Demonstrated experience in managing IT infrastructure, IT budgets, software development, and systems architecture.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in systems design and development process, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, software design, programming, pilot testing, installation, evaluation, and operational management.
• Intimate familiarity with DevSecOps implementation and execution.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines executing in parallel, representing different unique artifacts being produced.
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, developers, data scientists, operators, and subject-matter experts.
• Familiarity with Mattermost, Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and Outlook.
• Possess strong analytic skills and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment.
• Must have strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to provide briefings to program office staff about ongoing efforts.

Education And Certification Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Security Clearance Level Required

• Top Secret, SCI eligible (please note: U.S. Citizenship is required).
• Eligibility for access to SAP Information.

Location/Travel Requirements

• Place of work is Colorado Springs, remote work opportunity is limited.
• May require travel up to 20% of time within the continental United States.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $130K/year to $160K/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.