Space Acquisitions Professional

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•$175,000 - $205,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an experienced Program Management and Space Acquisitions Professional to provide Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) support to the United States Space Force (USSF) Mission Delta 2’s (MD2) 2d Sustainment Squadron (2STS) responsible for developing, maintaining, sustaining, and innovating SDA hardware, software and the supporting architecture for the organize, understand, plan, decide, direct, and monitor capabilities within the C2 Joint Capability Areas (JCAs). A successful candidate should be a self-starter and problem solver who possesses initiative, excellent communication skills, and has the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Job responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to: Creating and managing the coordination of acquisition products and staff processes Assisting in the development of Operational Concepts for employment of development modernization efforts Effectively tracking, managing, and coordinating office communications with internal and external entities Working with the Government to respond to and resolve action items and recommendations from sources such as Acquisition Decision Memorandums, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA), and independent studies Supporting Government Leadership transitions through the development of continuity documentation, coordination of deep dive briefings, and facilitation of key personnel and stakeholder introductions Supporting and advising contract evaluations, source selections, and other acquisitions and contract-related actions per Government request and approval Supporting the development, modification, coordination, and approval of acquisition strategy document(s), acquisition plans, memorandums of agreement, memorandums of understanding, and other acquisitions supporting material Participating in risk management activities to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact operations, fielding, operational acceptance, and general mission execution Supporting collaborative root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action analysis and providing recommendations to the Government for implementation Assisting product support operations through the development of Logistics Health Assessments, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Product Support Strategies, and other product support-related documentation Establishing and maintaining relationships with a variety of external offices Providing technical and project management guidance for assigned projects or major phases of significant projects or programs by coordinating the efforts of designated technical staff Conducting system-level design reviews as requested by the Government Assisting with budgets, forecasts, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and supply requirements for the assigned area of responsibility Using architectural roadmaps to identify areas for efficiency, gaps for investment, and opportunities for new technology insertion Supporting team members in completion of proposals, contract deliverables, task order review, briefings, and presentations Providing expertise and advice to the customer, utilizing knowledge typically acquired through related technical education and experience Developing and managing the creation of contract deliverables and reports in accordance with project requirements Demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills by identifying issues and proposing effective solutions

Requirements

15 years of relevant DoD and/or IC (or other agency) work experience
Experience creating strategic communications products for OSD, Joint Staff, and DAF Leadership
Experience with acquisition policy/processes
Experience with DoD budgeting/ finance processes
Experience with developing and coordinating staff packages and navigating staffing processes
Demonstrated relationship and team-building skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills to include effective time and project management
Experience with presenting and communicating technical data to various audiences
Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Top Secret (Must be a U.S. Citizen)
SCI eligible
SAP eligibility

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in Space Systems Command (SSC) or USSF
5 years of strategic communications experience
2 years of Special Access Programs (SAP) experience
Master’s Degree (desired)

Responsibilities

Creating and managing the coordination of acquisition products and staff processes
Assisting in the development of Operational Concepts for employment of development modernization efforts
Effectively tracking, managing, and coordinating office communications with internal and external entities
Working with the Government to respond to and resolve action items and recommendations from sources such as Acquisition Decision Memorandums, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA), and independent studies
Supporting Government Leadership transitions through the development of continuity documentation, coordination of deep dive briefings, and facilitation of key personnel and stakeholder introductions
Supporting and advising contract evaluations, source selections, and other acquisitions and contract-related actions per Government request and approval
Supporting the development, modification, coordination, and approval of acquisition strategy document(s), acquisition plans, memorandums of agreement, memorandums of understanding, and other acquisitions supporting material
Participating in risk management activities to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact operations, fielding, operational acceptance, and general mission execution
Supporting collaborative root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action analysis and providing recommendations to the Government for implementation
Assisting product support operations through the development of Logistics Health Assessments, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Product Support Strategies, and other product support-related documentation
Establishing and maintaining relationships with a variety of external offices
Providing technical and project management guidance for assigned projects or major phases of significant projects or programs by coordinating the efforts of designated technical staff
Conducting system-level design reviews as requested by the Government
Assisting with budgets, forecasts, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and supply requirements for the assigned area of responsibility
Using architectural roadmaps to identify areas for efficiency, gaps for investment, and opportunities for new technology insertion
Supporting team members in completion of proposals, contract deliverables, task order review, briefings, and presentations
Providing expertise and advice to the customer, utilizing knowledge typically acquired through related technical education and experience
Developing and managing the creation of contract deliverables and reports in accordance with project requirements
Demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills by identifying issues and proposing effective solutions