Senior Program Manager for Innovative Technologies

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Innovative Technologies.

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 the Senior Program Manager for Innovative Technologies, you will lead the execution of a Congressionally directed program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies (APFIT).  The APFIT program provides “bridge funding” to small business and nontraditional defense Contractor-oriented efforts.  This program enables the transition of new technology from development across the “Valley of Death” into production, and it ensures the viability of those smaller businesses.

Daily work is conducted as an integrated team member of the Multi-Domain Joint Operations (MDJO) Directorate under the Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Mission Capabilities (DCTO(MC)) within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).

Work locations are in the DC metropolitan area with opportunities for situational telework.

Primary responsibilities are to:

• Lead the execution of a Congressionally directed program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies (APFIT) from small businesses and other non-traditional defense contractors.
• Manage program funding provided to small businesses that enable the transition of advanced technologies from development, across the acquisition “Valley of Death,” into production.
• Lead the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of specific technology initiatives that deliver warfighting capabilities to close time-critical gaps in high-priority DoD missions
• Prepare and deliver status reports to Congress and DoD leadership.

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of DoD Acquisition and Acquisition Pathways.
• Experience building and managing acquisition documentation, interfacing with contracting and financial managers, and assisting with monitoring program execution.
• Experience overcoming systemic technology transition challenges associated with the DoD acquisition “Valley of Death.”
• At least 15 years of relevant work experience supporting the DoD and/or IC.
• Executive presence with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop high-quality, professional briefings and written reports to succinctly capture key issues for DoD decision-makers and Congress.
• Self-starter, able to take initiative and accomplish work independently with minimal guidance.
• Must be highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in system acquisition to include development, integration, production, and fielding of capabilities.
• OSD, Joint Staff, and/or Service Staff experience is desired.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desired.

Clearance:

Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP).

NOTE: the information in the job announcement has NOT been reviewed and approved by the referenced Government customer/program office/team

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