Program Manager

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Las Vegas, NV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Program Manager to support the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (TEG) Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Creech AFB, NV. Candidate will be responsible for work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting the initial standup and follow-on experimental operations of the Air Force’s first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) unit. This position has the primary responsibility of advising on the cost, schedule, and performance of all projects in the portfolio and serves as the primary business advisor to the unit commander. The position manages dynamic and diverse relationships, coordinates with leadership in the unit, program office, and Air Force leadership. The CCA EOU PM develops and implements acquisition strategies, and leads geographically dispersed Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) made up of subject matter experts from all functional areas. Assisting in the experimentation and sustainment of software for CCA flight simulation including air vehicle and mission autonomy systems as well as additional CCA related software projects. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, operators, maintainers, and analysts, and will have strong problem-solving, adaptability, communication, leadership, and attention to detail skills. This is not a SETA (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance) position.

Requirements

Minimum 14 years’ experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Program Manager or comparable position
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Strong ability and willingness to work in a team environment, with demonstrated leadership, customer interface, and organizational skills
Secret clearance required.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS SCI/SAP clearances required.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3+ years of DoD Acquisition experience
Strong technical project / program management skills
Knowledge and experience within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
Experience with Systems Integration, Networking, and Cybersecurity/Authority to Operate
Experience with Information Technology systems
Ability to manage priorities independently and operate in a fast-paced environment with high demand
Capable of managing large volumes of data and facilitating sharing of the same, skilled at data analysis and critical thinking.
Current TS/SCI desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and collaborate with multiple outside agencies including US Government (USG) as well as air vehicle and mission autonomy contract vendors
Plan the management and acquisition strategy for assigned projects/programs within cost, schedule, and performance baselines as directed by unit leadership.
Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements.
Advise unit leadership of significant actions or problems and recommend solutions.
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics.
Establish management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems.
Represent the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives. Participate in conferences and meetings to deliver presentations on project/program status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and anticipated support requirements, and the integration and advocacy of program and project objectives.
Enter data into spreadsheets and databases, generating reports, and performing basic data analysis.
Generate clear and concise experimentation reports that summarize the test results and provide recommendations.
Acquisition and monitoring of construction and building maintenance contracts.
Acquisition, monitoring and sustainment of complex modelling and simulation environments.
Collaborate with a multi-discipline experimentation team consisting of operators, maintainers, engineers, analysts, and other support personnel.