Program Analyst / Technical Editor

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Program Analyst / Technical Editor for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Integration (DASD(MI)) under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (ASD(MC)) within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in Alexandria, VA. The Office for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Integration performs mission engineering, analyses, and studies to produce objective insights and analytic justification to inform future technology and capability investment decisions and to aid in the prioritization, alignment, and validation of joint warfighting requirements.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

As a Program Analyst / Technical Editor with MTSI, you will support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Integration (DASD(MI)) under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (ASD(MC)) within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).  

Work location is in Alexandria, VA (Mark Center).

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Review and edit executive-level technical briefings, documents, and reports for Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership within OUSD(R&E).
• Review and edit mission engineering studies and technical documentation.
• Review Government Accountability Office (GAO), Inspector General (IG), and Congressional Reports to prepare executive-level responses and recommendations related to engineering.
• Review and prepare executive-level communications for outreach and engagement with national and international organizations.
• Support strategic communications by developing, reviewing, and editing articles, briefings, newsletters, websites, reports, packages, and guides.
• Provide back up to the Program Analyst/Workflow Manager on tasking management (e.g. CATMS, Microsoft Planner, etc).
• Collect, organize, and tech edit the Monthly Status Report (MSR) technical inputs.
• Support the Mission Integration Front Office in general staff duties and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience.
• Experience developing briefings, documents, and reports for senior leaders.
• Experience reviewing, disseminating, controlling, and tracking tasking/actions.
• Experience reviewing staff packages for completeness, issues, and configuration control.

Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience in technical writing/editing work products written by technical teams.
• Expert knowledge in developing graphically-intense PowerPoint briefings to convey complex topics.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt to specific organizational style conventions.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently under minimum supervision in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Military or OSD Headquarters Element experience.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical communications, journalism, English, public relations, marketing, or a related field is desired.

Clearance requirements:

• Active Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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