Space RCO Program Management & Acquisition Support/Warfighter Integration (Senior)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI is seeking a senior Program Management and Acquisition Support (PM&AS) expert to support first‑of‑kind space vehicle and mission development. This role provides SETA to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) for the Warfighter Integration Branch at Kirtland AFB, NM, employing deep space hardware/software expertise in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.

The candidate will lead technical advisory activities, coordinate acquisition planning, and develop essential program documents.

Qualifications

• Ten years DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience.
• Experience with development and fielding satellite systems.
• Experience with DoD program management and schedules.
• Active TS/SCI clearance eligibility or higher (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Serve as program advisory lead for high‑impact technical projects and tasks.
• Assist SpRCO in developing and fielding space systems.
• Drafts, reviews and edits program reports and briefs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to verify program needs and goals.
• Support development of Monthly Status Reports and performance updates.
• Oversee multiple projects and coordinate resources efficiently.

Skills

DoD/IC experience

Satellite systems development

Electronic warfare

Space systems engineering

DoD program management

Integrated Master Schedules

SOW/PWS

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

MA/MS/ME degree

Job description

MTSI is searching for a senior Program Management and Acquisition Support (PM&AS) professional to support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), specifically to the Warfighter Integration Branch.

The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. 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. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high‑profile, fast‑paced environment.

PM&AS Principal Duty

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast‑paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in‑depth background on satellite vehicle bus and/or subsystems to improve program office insight into state‑of‑the‑art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

SETA Role And Responsibilities

• Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertise
• Leverages operations experience to assist SpRCO program offices in developing and fielding space systems
• Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals
• Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables
• Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed
• Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources
• Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performance
• Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings
• Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.
• Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions.
• Coordination will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary for SpRCO systems to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the United States Space Force
• Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, delivery and integration, and supports system program reviews
• Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently
• Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
• Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written

Qualifications

Required skills:

• Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
• Proven experience and/or qualifications in development and fielding satellite systems
• Understanding of operational environment, working with USSF Combat Forces Command and corresponding mission user needs
• Experience with Electronic warfare principles and operations
• Experience fielding systems to user communities
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Desired Skills

• Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
• 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 ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
• Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
• Fluency with IC organizations

Education

Desired Requirements

• An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license
• MA/MS/ME degree

Clearance

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than 2 years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph
• Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Full-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland AFB, NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States

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