Technical Program Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

ESOP

Educational reimbursement up to $10,00

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance option (Blue Cross/BC

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Technical Program Manager to support the Air Force Research Laboratory's Advanced Technology Division at Wright-Patterson AFB.

This role requires 100% in-person presence and collaboration across multiple organizations to drive rapid ideation, planning and execution for military technologies. You will develop program concepts, coordinate with portfolio leads, and communicate progress to stakeholders while navigating classified environments and complex DoD

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, CS or related discipline.
• Experience on-site in a client government environment.
• Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of technical concept development and programmatic plans across military technologies.
• Assist Portfolio Leads in assessment and maturation of future force concepts.
• Communicate and brief status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop roadmaps for programs and associated technologies and product lines.
• Coordinate milestones, planning, and documentation for program execution.
• Engage with AFRL, SAF/HAF and other stakeholders to align objectives.

Skills

DoD program experience

Project management

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, CS

Job description

As a Technical Program Manager with MTSI you will support the Advanced Technology Division (ATD) of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This position requires active collaboration across multiple organizations and lines of effort. The ATD develops a technology agnostic portfolio driven by pressing DAF demand signals, requiring rapid ideation, planning, and execution across several functional areas.

This position will be located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This position is for 100% in-person attendance at Wright-Patterson AFB.

Responsibilities

• Use experience, technical education, resources, and creativity to support the creation of multiple technical concept development and associated programmatic plans across a broad spectrum of technologies for military applications within the Advanced Technology Development (ATD) Division.
• Assist Portfolio Leads in assessment and maturation of future force concepts based on USAF and USSF requirements, MAJCOM, and other stakeholder inputs.
• Assists in identification of major trends impacting the USAF and USSF S&T program by analyzing long-term warfighter needs, DoD sponsored studies, wargame results, HHQ guidance, think tank publications, and TD strategic planning activities.
• Assists in generation of communication products regarding AFRL strategy/transformational products and policies with AFRL Technical Directorates, SAF/HAF, DDR&E, other service labs, and industry.
• Apply integration, communication, coordination, organizational and planning expertise to technical research and development activities across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines in order to assist with the implementation of program direction.
• Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in communicating and briefing status of assigned efforts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work both individually and with a broader team.
• Support the development and communication of roadmaps for programs and associated technologies and product lines.
• Assist in the development of pre- and post-award documentation, where applicable.
• Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparations, staff coordination, and decision documentation preparation.
• Assist in accessing databases and performing analyses.
• Assist in the creation and approval of acquisition strategies, program planning and creation, early capability development strategies and project planning, and the transition of program execution to the appropriate Program Executive Officer.
• Assist in the interpretation and development of systems engineering artifacts (both document based and model based): requirements/capabilities, behaviors, architecture, verification and validation methodologies
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a DoD program, project management, or systems engineering position with cost, schedule, and performance responsibilities.
• Experience working on classified programs.
• Must be located within commuting distance of Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio to support in person attendance needs.
• Must be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, and works well with other team members and customers.
• Must have a high level of motivation, be adept at exploring and learning about new technologies, and have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products with minimal oversight.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education Requirements

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant discipline.
• Experience may be considered in substitution for education

Desired Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of PM or Engineering and relevant technical experience.
• Knowledge of the Air Force Research Laboratory's framework, directives, and policies.
• Experience working on-site in a client government environment
• Experience in systems engineering to include mission engineering and model-based systems engineering

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

Interesting Work

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Track Record of Success

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Great Benefits – Most Full‑Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee‑owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.