Principal Acquisition Program Manager

Description:

MTSI is seeking an experienced Principal Acquisition Program Manager to provide programmatic support for multiple ongoing and new B-52 avionics and communications/navigation acquisition and modernization programs. The candidate will work directly with branch leadership and program managers, engineers, and logisticians executing Air Force Global Strike Command programs to field new, war-winning capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Provide daily, direct programmatic guidance and recommendations to avionics/communications program managers in support of multiple ongoing and new acquisition/modernization programs

Interface daily with Branch leadership, program managers, engineers, logisticians, and members of the overall weapon system enterprise, including requirements managers at Air Force Global Strike Command, to manage cost, schedule, performance, and risks for assigned programs

Apply program management expertise to projects and program challenges, and advise project leads and project engineers on all matters of acquisition management

Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate program management assignments and activities

Advise for and participate in programmatic reviews for assigned programs

Prepare and assess programmatic and technical products and collaborate with stakeholders to support associated reviews

Develop and draft high quality acquisition milestone plans and associated program documentation

Participate in program meetings, support analysis, make recommendations, and track actions to closure

Develop programmatic briefings and provide primary briefing support as needed

Implement and execute program management across the program life cycle

Assist with the review of contractor deliverables, schedules, and reports

Support cost estimation, technical risk management, and resource planning for systems engineering activities

Oversee requirements traceability and validation, ensuring designs meet specifications and mission objectives

Ensure all systems align with DoD standards, military specifications, risk management guidelines, and cybersecurity requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related business or technical field required, and 10+ years’ experience in DoD acquisition program management with strong aircraft avionics programmatic and/or technical background

Experience developing and coordinating acquisition milestone plans and associated program documentation for one or more acquisition programs

Experience briefing and interfacing with program managers, senior executives, and senior military personnel

Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical and physical science/technical problem-solving skill

Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams under tight timelines, delivering mission-critical solution

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree in business/technical field required, and 10+ years’ relevant experience

Over five (5) years of experience in System Program Office/Program Management Office as a Program/Project Manager on one or more acquisition programs

Knowledge of aircraft avionics, communications, navigation, and related mission systems

Knowledge of aircraft data link and/or command, control, and communications battle management (C3BM) requirements and implementation

Proficiency in preparation for major program reviews and milestone events

Clearance Requirements:

Must possess an active Secret security clearance with Top Secret (TS) / SCI eligibility

U.S. Citizenship

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Perks and Benefits

Vacation:

New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year

Health Insurance:

Zero Deductible Health Plans

Flexible Schedules:

Flex Schedules

Professional Development:

Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement

ESOP:

Funded Stock Ownership Plan

401k Match+:

6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting

Bonus Program:

Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity

Mentorship:

Career Mentorship Programs

Why is MTSI a great place to work

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.

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 Decemeber)

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

Track Record of Success:

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

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 visitwww.mtsi-va.com

Why is MTSI a great place to work

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.

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 Decemeber)

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

Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

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