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Operations Research & Acquisition Support Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Hampton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
Overview:
MTSI is seeking an Operations Research and Acquisition Support Analyst with a TS/SCI clearance to provide support to a Government Office at Arlington, VA. The Operations Research Analyst is responsible for supporting the USAF Next Generation Air Dominance Family of Systems efforts. The primary focus of this effort is on future USAF Air Supremacy capabilities, requirements, and associated acquisition strategies. Candidate should be an experienced and motivated self-starting professional with the necessary experience to support the program office's focused efforts and objectives managed by AFLCMC.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the planning and execution of ongoing USAF strategic development planning in alignment with the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager-Critical Major Weapons System Office (DRPM-CMWS).
  • Develop reports and presentations for program leadership to optimize the ongoing and future USAF strategic, development planning, and support.
  • Coordinate and deliver briefings conveying programs vision, strategy, plans, schedule, budget requirements to OSD and DAF leadership, Joint Services, DoD agencies, congressional members and staffers, and international partners.
  • Support AFRL, and DARPA technology reviews to support technology maturation and investment strategy development.
  • Assist in all phases of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution.
  • Assist in identifying and mitigating planning for risks and related issues to the program.
  • Assist in reviewing all deliverables, schedules, briefings and reports.
  • Participate in related team planning, working groups, and offsite meetings.
  • Coordinate with the AFLCMC Program Office, ACC, DRPM-CMWS and SAF/AQ staff and leadership.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in any technical field. A master's degree is preferred.
  • 15 Years of overall experience.
  • 3 yrs program evaluation, analysis and planning experience on a MAJCOM or higher staff with Joint, HQ Air Force or Secretary of the Air Force staff preferred
  • Operational and/or developmental test experience highly desirable; Test Pilot School or Weapons School graduate highly desirable.
  • Operational experience highly desirable.
  • The candidate should have strong sense of contractor and government roles in aerospace system development and acquisition.
  • Experience with the MS Office Suite of products.
  • Must possess a Top-Secret Security Clearance. Duties will require unescorted entry and work within classified SAP and SCI facilities.
  • Must have 12 months or more of experience in a SAP environment within the last 5 years.
Please Note:U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.
Additional Notes
* Travel: Position requires up to 15% travel to CONUS areas


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  • 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 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
  • 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


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.


MTSI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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