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Tactical Senior Acquisition Lead

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Tactical Senior Acquisition Lead to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
  • Provides expertise in acquisition within the DoW to include Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) (ACAT 1 and 2) and Middle Tier Acquisitions (MTA) for Space vehicles and space control systems
  • Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards
  • Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support Request for Proposals (RFP), source selections, and Milestone Decisions to include Statements of Work (SOW), Compliance and Reference Lists (CRL), Data Rights, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Clinger Cohen Act (CCA), and Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)
  • Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management (standard FAR based contracts, Other Transactional Authority (OTA), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts)
  • Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals
  • Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions
  • Provides expertise in schedule management of DoW programs
  • Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies
  • Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations
  • Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs
  • Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments
  • Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager
  • Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
  • Lead (as requested) the development and collaboration on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)
  • Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections

Work Environment

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 12 years of acquisition experience
  • Demonstrated organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Master’s degree
  • Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs and MTA programs
  • Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection
  • Experience with Confluence and JIRA
  • Certifications such as DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP), INCOSE CSEP/ESEP
  • Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, Protected Tactical SATCOM and COMSATCOM
  • Experience working with military or DoW civilian clients

Compensation: The pay range for this position in California is $162,000/year to $203,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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