Space RCO Program Management & Acquisition Support

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a seasoned System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) professional to support the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) with acquisition and engineering tasks at Kirtland AFB, NM.

Travel up to 30% of the time within the continental United States is possible, with the Beavercreek, OH area serving as a work location. Required qualifications include 10+ years of DoD/IC experience, satellite systems testing expertise, DoD program management know‑how, and

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of DoD/IC or related industry experience.
• Proven testing experience on satellite systems.
• Understanding of operational environment and user needs.
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.
• Experience with Developmental/Operational Test at Service/Command level.
• Experience in DoD program management, including development and transition.
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules, risk management, SOW and PWS.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth test background on satellite vehicle bus, subsystems, and ground systems to inform program offices.
• Serve as program advisory lead for time‑critical technical projects and tasks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to verify program needs and develop timelines.
• Assist acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements.
• Assess technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Provide technical advice and problem‑resolution support to engineers.
• Support management of multi‑project programs and ensure coordination.
• Draft, review, and edit final program reports, documents, and briefings.
• Coordinate with external agencies including higher headquarters and Combatant Commands.
• Translate complex ideas into actionable recommendations.
• Communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing.

Skills

DoD/IC experience

Satellite systems testing

System engineering knowledge

DoD program management

SOW/PWS familiarity

Acquisition planning

Risk management

Technical advisory

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO)

In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) located at Kirtland AFB, NM. The RCO is a small, streamlined organization with critical acquisition support functions. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth test background on satellite vehicle bus, subsystems, and/or ground systems to improve program office insight into state‑of‑the‑art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities.
• Serve as program advisory lead for time‑critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical and project management expertise.
• Coordinate and facilitate work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and verify program needs and develop solutions and timelines to meet project goals.
• Assist acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents.
• Help assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.
• Provide technical advice and problem‑resolution support to engineers as needed.
• Support management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects, ensuring overall coordination and efficient accomplishment.
• Draft, review, and edit final program reports, documents, and briefings.
• Coordinate with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions.
• Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or differentiated courses of action.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—both orally and in writing.

Required Skills

• Minimum ten (10) years of DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience.
• Proven experience and/or qualifications in testing satellite systems.
• Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.
• Experience with Developmental Test or Operational Test at Service or Command level.
• Experience in DoD program management, including program development and transition.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, risk management, Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).

Desired Skills

• Graduate from formal test and evaluation long course (USAF TPS, USN TPS, EMPIRE, EPNER).
• Experience in System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.
• Experience with rapid prototyping.
• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software.
• Experience with DoD ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
• Experience planning and executing test campaigns for space systems.
• Fluency with IC organizations.

Education

Applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or professional engineering license. Relevant MA/MS/ME degree acceptable.

Clearance

Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility. Minimum two (2) years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience and at least one (1) year within the last five (5) years. Willingness to submit to a Counter‑Intelligence polygraph.

Additional Notes

Work will be supported at the MTSI office located in Beavercreek, OH, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States.