Acquisition Architect

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Acquisition Architect with Systems Engineering and Program Management experience to provide Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) support to the United States Space Force (USSF). The position supports Battle Management, Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (BMC3I) PAE Acquisition Delta(s) in developing software and supporting architecture for capabilities within the C2 Joint Capability Areas, including organizing, understanding, planning, deciding, directing, and monitoring. The role provides leadership, strategic planning, and assessments to monitor and ensure effective enterprise information systems and services. It also involves short- and long-range planning, analysis, and coordination of activities with the customer. The successful candidate is expected to be a problem solver and self-starter with initiative, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role is based in Colorado Springs, with limited remote-work opportunity, and may require travel up to 20% of the time within the continental United States. The stated pay range in Colorado is $130,000 to $160,000 per year. Actual base pay may vary based on government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. MTSI offers medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.

Requirements

5–10 or more years of technical experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) environment within the last 10 years.
Demonstrated experience managing IT infrastructure, IT budgets, software development, and systems architecture.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience with systems design and development, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, software design, programming, pilot testing, installation, evaluation, and operational management.
Intimate familiarity with DevSecOps implementation and execution.
Familiarity with parallel CI/CD pipelines representing different unique artifacts being produced.
Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, developers, data scientists, operators, and subject-matter experts.
Familiarity with Mattermost, Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and Outlook.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a multitasking environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to brief program office staff on ongoing efforts.
B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible, and eligibility for access to SAP Information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for strategic and day-to-day program execution.
Assist in setting portfolio strategies and help ensure individual programs meet technical objectives.
Communicate recommendations for technical strategy to stakeholders.
Translate user requirements into computer programs and systems.
Assist in developing a strategy for using technological resources.
Ensure technologies are used efficiently, effectively, and securely.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with rules, policies, procedures, and applicable federal and other agency laws and regulations.
Identify and evaluate new technologies and recommend and implement them in systems and infrastructure to maintain a technological lead.
Oversee the development and implementation of scalable, extensible, and secure technology systems and software solutions.
Plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including complex, large-scale IT projects, and prioritize projects and related activities.
Analyze situations and recommend and adopt effective courses of action.
Use stakeholder feedback to inform recommendations for improvements and adjustments to technology used in DecSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for assigned program areas.