Advanced Aircraft Technologies SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.•Washington, DC

55d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Advanced Aircraft Technologies Subject Matter Expert with MTSI you will provide the U.S. Air Force with Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) on-site to achieve technically sufficient, cost-effective, long-term, critical capabilities to support the war-fighting mission. This position is located on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) in SE Washington, DC but will also collocate in-person with team members at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA and Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Maryland. Your essential functions will include, and may not be limited to: Provide dedicated support to a Program Element Monitor within the Secretary of the Air Force, Special Programs (SAF/AQL) advanced aircraft and survivability portfolio Independently contribute, collaborate, and at times present for the organization on high-visibility, mission critical aspects of multiple programs Execute analysis of technologies for associated or one-of-a kind systems to include system acquisition and life cycle management for planning, programming, budgeting, program execution and security policy Use your in-depth Subject Matter Expert understanding to evaluate issues and provide recommendations up to the Director/GO/SES level regarding advanced aircraft design and mission, survivability, warfighter capability and requirements, DoD system acquisition, and policies of warfighting and security protecting advanced warfighter capabilities Collaborate with diverse organizations and agencies to innovate and achieve cooperative agreements to leverage and drive solutions to challenging cross cutting problems Provide acquisition oversight and support portfolio management activities including working groups and integrated product teams Interface utilizing secure methods and procedures with other DoD Services, Congress, industry, and other external offices and agencies Engage in cross functional knowledge management and technical writing best practices, building team expertise

Requirements

20+ years of relevant DoD work experience, including experience on aircraft development or operations, survivability related programs, research, and acquisition
No less than five years' total experience and one within the last five years in a Special Access Program and/or SCI environment (REQUIRED)
DoD 5000.02 acquisition experience on one or more ACAT I and/or ACAT II acquisition programs for research, development, test, evaluation, production, modernization or lifecycle acquisition and sustainment activities of a DoD program; international acquisition and/or foreign disclosure experience a plus
Intrinsically motivated team player with a desire to learn including the personal maintenance of technical relevancy
MAJCOM level or higher Staff Experience
Strong communications to include verbal and technical writing skills
Bachelor's degree in a science, mathematics, engineering or related technical field
TS/SCI with previous SAP experience required.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science (MS) / Master of Engineering (ME) Degree DESIRED
Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) - certified in Program Management, Engineering, IT and/or Test & Evaluation; Advanced or formerly Level 3 DESIRED

Responsibilities

Provide dedicated support to a Program Element Monitor within the Secretary of the Air Force, Special Programs (SAF/AQL) advanced aircraft and survivability portfolio
Independently contribute, collaborate, and at times present for the organization on high-visibility, mission critical aspects of multiple programs
Execute analysis of technologies for associated or one-of-a kind systems to include system acquisition and life cycle management for planning, programming, budgeting, program execution and security policy
Use your in-depth Subject Matter Expert understanding to evaluate issues and provide recommendations up to the Director/GO/SES level regarding advanced aircraft design and mission, survivability, warfighter capability and requirements, DoD system acquisition, and policies of warfighting and security protecting advanced warfighter capabilities
Collaborate with diverse organizations and agencies to innovate and achieve cooperative agreements to leverage and drive solutions to challenging cross cutting problems
Provide acquisition oversight and support portfolio management activities including working groups and integrated product teams
Interface utilizing secure methods and procedures with other DoD Services, Congress, industry, and other external offices and agencies
Engage in cross functional knowledge management and technical writing best practices, building team expertise

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