Acquisition Program Manager Support - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support AFRL/RA in modernizing DoD programs.

You will lead cross-functional acquisition activities, develop documentation, assess risks, and advise government PMs to optimize cost, schedule and performance while ensuring compliance and effective communication across teams. The role requires strong program management, DoW/DoD experience, and the ability to operate within a security‑critical AIR FORCE

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant DoW work experience.
• At least three years in a SAP and/or SCI environment, preferably recently.

Responsibilities

• 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 professional supporting the Air Warfare Directorate by leveraging knowledge of 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 to technical and acquisition efforts across diverse functional disciplines, ensuring AFRL/RA programs deliver and sustain Air Force warfighting capabilities.
• Analyze issues and develop solutions to improve Science and Technology 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, working groups, or integrated product/process teams.
• Consult on subject matter, lead strategic planning events, and manage discussions 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.

Skills

DoD/DoW experience

SAP/SCI environment experience

Project management

Communication skills

Education

MA/MS/ME degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.