Acquisition Program Management Support SME (Infrared (IR) Sensing Technologies ICT)

Mtsi Va; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI seeks an Acquisition Program Manager SME to support AFLCMC/WA at Wright‑Patterson AFB, OH, focusing on IR sensing tech. You will coordinate across platforms, manage schedules, and ensure enterprise alignment across ICT initiatives.

The role requires deep DoD acquisition knowledge, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and experience guiding complex programs through the acquisition lifecycle. Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 20+ years of DoW experience across acquisition activities.
• At least 3 years in SAP and/or SCI within the last five years.
• MS/MA or MBA in management, business, logistics, or STEM; or BS/BA with extensive DoW experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply DoW acquisition processes and methods to gather, analyze, and present information.
• Coordinate across ICTs to align capability efforts across platforms.
• Identify issues and recommend solutions for acquisition effectiveness and cross‑platform integration.
• Develop and draft acquisition documentation supporting ICT objectives and enterprise alignment.
• Track program activities and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for ICT projects.

Skills

DoD PM experience

Cross-platform coordination

Security clearance knowledge

Program management

Education

MS/MA or MBA

BS/BA + 25 years DoW experience

Job description

MTSI is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager SME to support AFLCMC/WA at Wright‑Patterson AFB, Ohio within the Integrated Capabilities Team (ICT) focused on Infrared (IR) Sensing Technologies . The selected candidate will provide program management support to a horizontally aligned team responsible for planning, integrating, and synchronizing IR sensing capabilities across multiple platforms and modernization efforts. This position supports new and ongoing AFLCMC/WA Fighters and Advanced Aircraft enterprise activities and requires engagement across the full acquisition lifecycle, including program planning, requirements development, schedule and risk management, coordination across multiple weapon system platforms, test plan integration, configuration management oversight, production and manufacturing planning, quality assurance coordination, and sustainment/logistics tracking. Candidates must demonstrate strong cross‑platform coordination skills and the ability to integrate program activities across diverse mission areas and stakeholder organizations. The role requires applying sound acquisition and program management practices in a cross‑platform, enterprise environment rather than traditional platform‑specific structures. Preferred candidates will have a solid understanding of the DoD acquisition process and familiarity with AFLCMC/WA enterprise initiatives and modernization efforts. The position requires the ability to independently perform program management tasks within a horizontally integrated enterprise setting. Experience contributing to integrated capability development, cross‑cutting acquisition activities, or enterprise‑level coordination 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 cross‑platform integration within the ICT environment.
• Assist in developing and drafting clear and accurate acquisition documentation that supports ICT objectives, cross‑system 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, cross‑platform coordination, and collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Develop and update a program’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring dependencies account for ICT activities and cross‑platform 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 high‑level meetings, reviews, integration forums, inspections, conferences, and milestone events tied to cross‑platform 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 twenty (20) 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 five (5) years
• MS/MA or higher in management, business, accounting, finance, logistics, or a STEM discipline or an MBA.
• In lieu of a MS/MA or higher or equivalent professional degree, a BS/BA degree and twenty‑five (25) 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 #LI-HP1