Technical Analyst Senior - Program Acquisition

Mtsi Va; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mtsi Va seeks a seasoned Acquisition Strategy & Lifecycle Execution advisor to support PEO-Maritime across surface, undersea, and autonomous programs. You will tailor acquisition pathways, ensure compliance, draft solicitation packages, and brief senior leaders on milestone decisions within USSOCOM and OSD.

Responsibilities include guiding rapid prototyping (Section 804), selecting contracting strategies (OTAs, BAAs, CSOs), and coordinating DT&E/OT&E while aligning safety, SUBSAFE, and naval

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, systems management, acquisition, or related discipline.
• Master's degree highly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive defense acquisition program management, systems engineering, or technical advisory roles.
• Maritime domain experience with CCM, CCH, CCA, SWCS, DCS, or DDS.
• Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility; US citizenship.
• DAWIA Level III or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support to PEO-Maritime PMs across surface, undersea, and autonomous program offices.
• Assist in preparing for milestone decisions, program reviews, and senior-level briefings.
• Advise on contracting strategies using FAR vehicles and non-traditional pathways (OTAs, BAAs, CSOs).
• Draft solicitation packages, source selection plans, and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate DT&E/OT&E frameworks; ensure safety certifications (NAVSEA System Safety, SUBSAFE).
• Support transition planning from rapid prototyping to fielding and sustainment.

Skills

Acquisition strategy

DoD program management

Systems engineering

SOF familiarity

Security clearance

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering / related)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

1. Acquisition Strategy & Lifecycle Execution Assist in tailoring acquisition pathways to compress delivery timelines while maintaining strict compliance with statutory and regulatory guidelines. Provide direct, day-to-day advisory support to PEO-Maritime PMs across surface, undersea, and autonomous program offices. Assist government personnel in preparing for milestone decisions, program reviews, and senior-level briefings within USSOCOM and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Guide teams through the nuances of rapid prototyping (Section 804) and rapid fielding initiatives. Advise on contracting strategies utilizing both traditional FAR-based vehicles and non-traditional pathways, such as Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs). Assist the government in drafting solicitation packages, source selection plans, and evaluation criteria, serving as a non-voting technical advisor during source selection boards. Coordinate and align Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation (DT&E/OT&E) frameworks. Ensure all systems meet safety, seaworthiness, and specialized naval certifications, including NAVSEA System Safety, Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) where applicable, and Army/Navy transportability standards. Facilitate transition planning from rapid prototyping to full operational fielding and sustainment. Assist in the formulation of program budget documentation, spend plans, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) inputs, and life-cycle cost estimates.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Systems Management, Acquisition, or a related technical/management discipline. A Master's Degree is highly preferred.

Acquisition Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive experience in defense acquisition program management, systems engineering, or technical advisory roles within the DoD or Department of Navy (DoW).

Maritime Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing or advising programs involving maritime combatant craft (e.g., CCM, CCH, CCA), subsea platforms (e.g., SWCS, DCS, Dry Deck Shelters), unmanned surface/underwater vehicles (USV/UUV), or advanced combat diving technologies.

USSOCOM / SOF Familiarity: Direct experience working within USSOCOM, SOF AT&L, Naval Special Warfare Command (NSW), or related SOF-aligned program offices. Must possess a deep understanding of unique SOF acquisition authorities and the SOF operational environment.

Statutory & Policy Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of DoD 5000-series directives, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, SOFCIDS, and Section 804 Middle Tier of Acquisition pathways.

Security Clearance: Must possess an active, current Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. US citizenship is required.

Professional Certifications: DAWIA Level III (or Back-to-Basics Advanced) Certification in Program Management or Systems Engineering, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Contracting Innovation: Proven success planning or executing rapid acquisition projects utilizing OTAs, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) transitions, or defense consortia.

Platform Experience: Experience with specific PEO-Maritime programs of record, such as Combatant Craft Medium (CCM), Combatant Craft Heavy (CCH), Combatant Craft Assault (CCA), Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS), Dry Combat Submersible (DCS), or Dry Deck Shelter (DDS).

Technical Integration: Experience integrating complex C4ISR suites, EO/IR sensors, autonomous navigation/control architectures, and specialized weapons payloads onto tactical surface or undersea craft.