Acquisition Program Manager Support - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support AFRL/RA in accelerating air warfare capabilities. You will guide acquisition programs, optimize cost, schedule, and performance, and advise Directorate leadership on program management matters.

Required are 10+ years of DoW experience, 3+ years in SAP/SCI environments, and a Master’s degree. Active Top Secret clearance and strong collaboration with government PMs are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of DoW program management experience.
• At least 3 years in SAP and/or SCI environments, preferably within the last 5 years.
• MA/MS/ME degree required; waiver possible with customer approval and/or additional relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support AFRL/RA in all phases of project management: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects.
• Develop acquisition documentation to assist government PMs in making informed programmatic decisions.
• Identify risks and issues, recommend solutions, and provide guidance to government PMs.
• Leverage DoW acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information for program managers and stakeholders.
• Apply expertise in integration, communication, coordination, organization, and planning across diverse disciplines to deliver and sustain Air Force warfighting capabilities.
• Analyze issues and develop solutions to improve S&T and acquisition effectiveness and compliance.
• Draft and review acquisition documentation for S&T programs with accuracy and quality control.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and conduct facilitation activities with host organizations and participants.
• Provide training, facilitation, and decision-support services for group trainings and collaborative efforts.
• Lead strategic planning events and manage discussions toward actionable plans, including handling controversial topics.

Education

MA/MS/ME degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Overview

In this role as a Senior Acquisition Program Manager you’ll support the newly reorganized Air Force Research Laboratory Air Warfare Directorate (AFRL/RA) which combined the former Aerospace and Munitions Directorates into a single organization. AFRL/RA is charged with developing advanced air combat technologies to ensure our nation’s advantage in the air domain. In standing up and operating this new directorate, AFRL/RA leadership seeks to introduce greater acquisition and program management rigor to prioritize and accelerate the development of advanced capabilities. This is where MTSi acquisition program managers will make a big impact - by advising and assisting Directorate leadership on acquisition program management matters. Day-to-day activities will involve assisting AFRL/RA technical and program management personnel to optimize project cost, schedule and performance across a diverse portfolio of leading-edge Air Warfare programs.

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission

In this role as a Senior Acquisition Program Manager you’ll support the newly reorganized Air Force Research Laboratory Air Warfare Directorate (AFRL/RA) which combined the former Aerospace and Munitions Directorates into a single organization. AFRL/RA is charged with developing advanced air combat technologies to ensure our nation’s advantage in the air domain. In standing up and operating this new directorate, AFRL/RA leadership seeks to introduce greater acquisition and program management rigor to prioritize and accelerate the development of advanced capabilities. This is where MTSi acquisition program managers will make a big impact - by advising and assisting Directorate leadership on acquisition program management matters. Day-to-day activities will involve assisting AFRL/RA technical and program management personnel to optimize project cost, schedule and performance across a diverse portfolio of leading-edge Air Warfare programs.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if

• You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and space systems and advanced technologies.
• You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our warfighters the best possible tools.
• Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill you excel at.
• You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.
• You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.

Responsibilities

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

• Support AFRL/RA in all phases of project management: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing organizational projects.
• Develop acquisition documentation to assist government PMs in making informed programmatic decisions.
• Identify risks and issues, recommend solutions, and provide guidance to government PMs throughout project execution.
• Serve as an experienced and motivated professional supporting the Air Warfare Directorate by leveraging knowledge of DoW acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information for program/project managers and stakeholders.
• Apply expertise in integration, communication, coordination, organization, and planning to technical and acquisition efforts across diverse functional disciplines, ensuring AFRL/RA programs effectively deliver and sustain Air Force warfighting capabilities.
• Analyze issues and develop solutions to improve Science and Technology (S&T) and acquisition effectiveness and compliance.
• Draft and review acquisition documentation, ensuring accuracy and quality control for S&T programs.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and conduct facilitation activities with host organization personnel and participating organizations.
• Provide training, facilitation, and decision-support services for offices engaged in group training sessions, collaborative efforts, working groups, or integrated product/process teams.
• Consult on subject matter, lead strategic planning events, and manage discussions involving controversial topics or differing opinions - guiding conversations toward constructive outcomes and actionable plans.
• Document agendas, attendee lists, meeting minutes, and resulting action items for official records.
• Deliver presentations and briefings to large audiences including personnel with significant responsibilities, demonstrating strong public speaking skills.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant DoW work experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment, preferably within the last five (5) years.

Education

• Possess a MA/MS/ME degree (Master's degree may be waiverable with customer approval with customer approval and/or additional relevant experience.)

Even Better If You Have These Desired Skills

• Experience planning and executing pre-Milestone A programs.
• Experience in financial management, especially in the areas of planning, budgeting, and execution analysis.
• Microsoft Project experience.

Clearance Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance, based upon a Single Scope Background (SSBI/SBPR).
• Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access.