Acquisition Program Management Support Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Educational reimbursement up to $10,0

Life and disability insurance

Optional zero deductible BCBS health

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Engineer to support AFLCMC/WA at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, providing engineering expertise across integrated capability teams.

The role emphasizes cross-platform, enterprise-level acquisition, technology development, and program control throughout the lifecycle. Ideal candidates bring a DoW background with experience in horizontally integrated systems, security clearance, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic defense environment

Qualifications

• Ten years of DoW related work experience required.
• At least three years in SAP/SCI environment within last eight years.
• Advanced degree preferred; alternate BS/BA with 15 years experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Apply DoW acquisition processes and analytical methods for program managers and ICT leads.
• Support cross-platform integration and enterprise capability development.
• Draft acquisition documentation to support ICT objectives and enterprise alignment.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to maintain synchronized capability development across platforms.
• Develop and update Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for ICT activities.

Skills

DoW experience

SAP/SCI environment

Security clearance TS

Education

MS/MA or MBA

MBA

BS/BA + 15 years DoW experience

Job description

MTSI is seeking an Engineer Senior to support AFLCMC/WA at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The successful candidate will provide engineering expertise in direct support of an Integrated Capabilities Team (ICT), a horizontally oriented team responsible for aligning, integrating, and synchronizing capabilities across multiple platforms. This role supports new and ongoing AFLCMC/WA Fighters and Advanced Aircraft projects and requires engagement across all aspects of the acquisition lifecycle, including technology development, engineering integration, program control, foreign disclosure, test and deployment, configuration management (CM), production and manufacturing, quality assurance, and logistics. The ICT environment requires candidates capable of applying strong engineering principles in a cross-platform, enterprise-focused context rather than traditional single-platform stovepipes. Ideal candidates will demonstrate mastery of the DoW acquisition process, as well as deep knowledge on current and future activities including studies and initiatives. The successful candidate shall have the experience, and skill sets necessary to independently execute systems engineering support tasks. Experience contributing to horizontally integrated systems, cross-cutting capability development, or enterprise-level acquisition efforts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of DoW acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and present information needed by program managers, ICT leads, and other stakeholders supporting horizontally integrated capability development.
• Use integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning skills to support technical and acquisition activities across multiple functional areas, helping ICTs align capability efforts across platforms.
• Identify issues and recommend practical solutions related to acquisition effectiveness, compliance, and crossplatform integration within the ICT environment.
• Assist in developing and drafting clear and accurate acquisition documentation that supports ICT objectives, crosssystem applicability, and enterprise alignment.
• Interpret relevant department and center digital transformation guidance and support implementation efforts tailored to ICT portfolio needs.
• Organize, track, and coordinate assigned program management tasks and ICT activities to help maintain synchronized capability development across platforms.
• Support program/project integration activities, including ICT-driven horizontal integration, crossplatform coordination, and collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Develop and update a program's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring dependencies account for ICT activities and crossplatform integration requirements.
• Apply program management and basic systems engineering principles to ICT projects and acquisition challenges, providing informed input to project leads and engineers.
• Assist program leadership and ICT leads by providing analysis and recommendations related to capability development, demonstrations, and integration across multiple systems.
• Monitor program information assurance activities associated with classified networks and provide status updates to the program manager and ICT leadership as required.
• Support the program director and ICT leadership during highlevel meetings, reviews, integration forums, inspections, conferences, and milestone events tied to crossplatform capability development.
• Coordinate interactions and maintain productive working relationships between the program office, ICTs, government organizations, contractors, and higher headquarters to support horizontally integrated capability initiatives.
• Coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholder across multiple systems, technologies, and organizations. Work jointly with other cross-functional ICTs.

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant Department of War (DoW) work experience
• Have no less than three (3) years' experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last eight (8) years
• MS/MA or higher in business administration, management, accounting, finance, logistics, or a STEM discipline or an MBA.
• oIn lieu of a MS/MA or higher or an MBA, a BS/BA degree and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with the DoW, other government agency, or DoW contractor.

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship

Interesting Work

Our coworkers 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 coworkers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned

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 up to $9k annually
• 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 educational 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

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.