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Program Manager - (All Experience Levels)

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Categories: Program Management Req ID: 2024-8738 Potential to Telecommute: No
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Job Description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking Program Managers at all experience-levels to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area.  You will provide technical leadership and managerial oversight of cost, schedule, and performance for cryptologic and cybersecurity-related efforts on behalf of a large, complex organization essential to U.S. national security.  These positions require an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.  

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 visitwww.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

As a Program Manager with MTSI you will provide technical leadership and managerial oversight of cost, schedule, and performance for cryptologic and/or cybersecurity-related contracts in close coordination with company executives and government representatives.  Program managers will lead cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities.   This position will be in or near Annapolis Junction, Maryland. 

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

  • Work with the higher-level program managers to provide effective and efficient management of the contract.
  • Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract.
  • Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government.
  • Review and approve all earned value, Estimate to Complete, Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate.
  • Review risk and risk mitigation activities and allocate budgets for the same.
  • Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government PM.
  • Review and allocate management reserve within contractual limits.
  • Ensure the timely recruitment and training of program staff – both direct and indirect.
  • Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government.
  • Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs.
  • Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor’s contracts staff.
  • Assist the Government PM by providing input to statutory acquisition reports and responses to Congressional Questions for the Record (QFRs).
  • Coordinate the preparation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and value engineering proposals to the Government PM.
  • Provide Contractor input to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan reviews or Award Fee reviews, as appropriate.
  • Support innovation and digital transformation initiatives across MTSI.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of work experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.
  • At least one year of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management.
  • Knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
  • Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and teaming abilities.

Qualifications Desired:

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-starter, able to take initiative and accomplish work independently with minimal guidance.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint

Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma.

Certifications Requirements:

  • PMP
  • FAC-P/PM Mid-Level
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certification in Program Management.

Clearance Requirements:

  • TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph with eligibility for Full Scope Polygraph.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Travel Requirements:

  • N/A.

For additional company information, please visit:www.mtsi-va.com

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Opportunities at MTSI

MTSI maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, the opportunity to be an employee-owner, and challenging work assignments with significant opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities at MTSI, you must complete an online application.

EEO Statement: MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with MTSI and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to jobs@mtsi-va.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

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