Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist
About The Position
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to support the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command in El Segundo, California. MSEIT provides systems engineering, integration, and test support for the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art military satellite communications systems, which provide secure, global, survivable, and protected communications for U.S. warfighters. The work is performed in a collaborative, small-team environment using modern tools and methodologies to address the integration of complex space and ground communications systems. The specialist provides acquisition strategy, planning, coordination, execution, and program management support to government customers and program/project managers. The role supports DoD acquisition programs and milestone activities, including development and coordination of required planning and execution documents, program assessments, reports, schedules, and briefings. The position is on-site with minimal travel and standard working hours.
Requirements
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 5 years of experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense.
- Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through a major milestone for an ACAT I program.
- Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply them to program plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87.
- Ability to work effectively with DoD customers.
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Top Secret clearance.
- Master’s degree.
- Ground systems acquisition experience.
- MILSATCOM experience.
- Systems engineering experience.
- DoD acquisition certifications.
- Systems engineering certifications such as INCOSE ESEP or CSEP.
- Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence, cloud architecture systems, and relational and non-relational databases.
Responsibilities
- Advise Program and Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and execution.
- Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents in accordance with DoDI 5000.02, the Acquisition Framework, DoDI 5000.85, DoDI 5000.87, and relevant Air Force and local-unit instructions and policies.
- Support development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, milestone statutory and regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software.
- Lead and coordinate acquisition activities in preparation for planning and execution events.
- Prepare periodic status reports; coordinate and execute periodic staff and technical interchange meetings; and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
- Assess contractor design planning and execution reviews for progress, risks, issues, and ability to achieve mission requirements.
- Coordinate, staff, and monitor program elements; advise and assist government customers regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
Benefits
- Medical benefits.
- Financial benefits.
- Other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
