Senior Acquisition & Production Strategy Advisor

Tecolote Research, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Travel Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a Sr Production and Program Management Advisor to support Senior Program Managers in executing post-CDR milestones within the MTA Rapid Prototyping lifecycle.

You will advise on execution readiness, production schedules, risks, dependencies, and supplier relationships across multiple program elements. Responsibilities include translating complex data into strategic leadership narratives, preparing government-ready briefings, and ensuring timely, compliant

Qualifications

• 10+ years in PM, systems engineering, or production within national security or major defense programs.
• Knowledge of MTA Rapid Prototyping lifecycles and post-CDR execution activities.
• Strong supply chain strategy development, sourcing, and supplier management knowledge.
• Ability to translate complex technical and programmatic data into concise leadership briefs and materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide candid, objective advice on time-sensitive reporting.
• Active Secret Clearance and US citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert systems engineering, program management, and production advisory support to SPMs on post-CDR milestones.
• Assist government in monitoring and tracking MTA Execution phase activities for rapid prototyping objectives.
• Prepare draft strategic communication products for government approval translating complex execution realities into leadership narratives.
• Apply expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for program-level supply chain strategies.
• Provide analytical support in formulating draft financial products and execution tracking.
• Assist in preparing materials and baselines for PMRs, QPRs, and Congressional inquiries.
• Support government monitoring of recurring reporting requirements for timely submissions.
• Identify disconnects between production strategy and execution metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Integrate information across technical, production, financial, and program management organizations to provide SPMs a coherent view.

Skills

Program Management

Systems Engineering

Production Management

Financial Operations

Strategic Communication

Independent Work

Written & Verbal Communication

Security Clearance

US Citizenship

Education

BA/BS in Business or Engineering

Job description

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a Sr Production and Program Management Advisor to support Senior Program Managers in executing post-CDR milestones within the MTA Rapid Prototyping lifecycle.

You will advise on execution readiness, production schedules, risks, dependencies, and supplier relationships across multiple program elements. Responsibilities include translating complex data into strategic leadership narratives, preparing government-ready briefings, and ensuring timely, compliant