Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to join our MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team in El Segundo, CA. The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge systems engineering and integration for the Space Force’s Space System Command, supporting the acquisition of state-of-the-art MILSATCOM systems to deliver secure, global, survivable, and protected communications for warfighters. We thrive in a highly collaborative environment of small teams using modern tools and methodologies to tackle complex space and ground communications systems challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and execution.
• Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies.
• Support the development of the Acquisition Strategy Plan (ASP), RFI/Market Research, Request for Proposal Package (RPP), Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software.
• Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events.
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution reviews to evaluate progress, risks, issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Provide program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring; advise and assist government customers regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures.

Requirements

• An active DOD Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense.
• Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through major milestones for an ACAT I program.
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply DoD policies to program plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance.
• Master’s degree.
• Ground systems acquisition experience.
• MILSATCOM experience.
• Systems engineering experience.
• Certifications in DoD acquisition.
• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP).
• Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence tools, cloud architecture systems, as well as relational and non-relational databases.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site in El Segundo, CA.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal.
• Working Hours: Standard.

Pay

The pay range for this position in California is $99,000/year to $164,000/year. Base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.

Benefits

MTSI offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.