Sr. Acquisition Program Manager

Overview

The Sr. Acquisition Program Manager will provide direct program and contract management support to a Department of Defense (DoD) customer executing research, engineering, prototyping, development and test. They will support the customer Program Director by providing oversight, planning and reporting of current and future projects being explored and executed. This position will be located in Crystal City, Virginia.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in small, targeted teams to identify emerging capabilities or projects to pursue
• Plan, oversee, and foster a portfolio of projects supporting customer direction
• Provide input and assist in preparing Request for Proposals, Statements of Work, CDRL language, DD-254 and similar documentation
• Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals, provide input on contractor performance and provide detailed, quantitative feedback
• Organize concept development plans, concept of operations, studies, or white papers and rapidly prototype and deliver advanced capabilities to the warfighter
• Provide oral and written briefings to senior DoD leadership, create written reports detailing assessment findings, and make recommendations to DoD customers and external partners
• Build, lead, inspire, and enable a diverse research team to carry out foundational, often novel, research
• Routinely collaborate with interagency partners across the whole of government to generate new project concepts and overcome challenges

• 15+ years of relevant experience in DoD program management
• Proven experience with the Department of Defense Acquisition process and contracting
• Excellent spoken, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Department of Defense hardware, software, or weapon system prototyping, test, or operations

• 20+ years of relevant acquisition and program management experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the Department of Defense Acquisition process, contracting, program planning and execution

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field, systems engineering, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative field
• Master's degree in a science or engineering field, systems engineering, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative fields (DESIRED)

Top Secret with SCI (TS/SCI)

• 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

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 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.