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MTSI is searching for a Senior Program Management and Acquisition Support (PM&AS) professional to support development of a first-of-kind system to augment the existing satellite control network. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating ground hardware and software to command-and-control USSF space systems.

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• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• 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 tuition 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

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

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MTSI is searching for a Senior Program Management and Acquisition Support (PM&AS) professional to support development of a first-of-kind system to augment the existing satellite control network. 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. The candidate will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space RCO at Kirtland AFB, NM. The Space RCO is one of three US Space Force acquisition organization and is the one specializing in delivering first-of systems to fill quick-turn needs to deliver operational capability to the USSF. For each project, they set up small, agile, and empowered teams to include program manager, technical specialists, contracting, finance, security, and the use right acquisition strategies to set the effort up for success. You will work in one of these small, highly empowered teams where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as program advisory lead for high-visibility and extremely time critical programs
• Supports and advises government program managers through all phases of acquisition to include requirements development, design, development, integration, test, delivery, and fielding
• Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents
• Supports acquisition strategy development and development of documents required for systems acquisition
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet program goals
• Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables and supports program reviews
• Translates complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action
• Confers with other SETA and FFRDC to provide 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
• Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Often briefs government senior leadership
• Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions. This will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the USSF
• Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all efforts including updates on major activities, challenges, opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performance

Required skills:

• A minimum of ten (10) years proven program management experience in DoD and/or IC system development and transition.
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
• Understanding of space operational environments and corresponding mission user needs.

Desired skills:

• Fifteen (15) years of proven program management experience in DoD and/or IC system development.
• Experience in supporting ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
• DAWIA Level III Program Management certification.
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program offices
• Experience with rapid prototyping and transition to production.
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for ground and space systems.
• Experience with working international agreements and basing.

Education:

• Relevant BS and MA or MS degrees

Clearance:

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

Additional Notes

• This position is full-time, on site at Kirtland AFB, NM and will require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States

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