Acquisition Support Analyst

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Advanced Acquisition Support Analyst to join our team.  You will provide full-time on-site dedicated support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Space Systems (MDA/SS), located at Schriever SFB, CO (Missile Defense Integration Operations Center (MDIOC).

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:

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Acquisition Analyst to join our team.  You will provide full-time dedicated support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Space Systems (MDA/SS), located at Schriever AFB, CO (Missile Defense Integration Operations Center (MDIOC).

You will be supporting an innovative, highly technical and fast-paced ground system supporting multiple MDA/SS assets.  This critical program will procure, test and deliver a ground system in support of the warfighting combatant commands.

Specific Skills Required:   

• Capable of executing tasks associated with acquisition and program management for complex ground systems
• Experience in cost, schedule and performance management for a space based program and/or a DoD ground system
• Demonstrated experience supporting and interacting on a daily basis with high level DoD Officials (O-6 and above, GS equivalent), sitting on-site with the DoD Program Office and ability to deliver products successfully in a fast paced environment (on demand)
• Experience working Operational and Developmental Testing programs
• Expertise in strategic planning, acquisition strategy development, and development of key acquisition documentation to support acquisition strategy approval and execution
• Capable of working independently or leading teams in the solving of problems
• Demonstrated capability to develop reports, information papers, decision papers, and briefings for senior leadership and external stakeholder leadership
• Experience analyzing acquisition and program management products such as acquisition strategies and plans, program execution data and contract attributes (e.g., contract type, contract structure, award and incentive fee plans)
• Expertise applying systems engineering principles and processes to support MDA acquisitions programs. Assist with requirements definition/analysis and reviews
• Expertise translating technical requirements into contract requirements
• Experience developing and authoring major acquisition and contracting documentation
• Experience working Other Transactions and expertise in Other Transaction Authorities
• Experience in developing and executing test plans

Qualifications:

• 6-8 years’ of experience in MDA, Department of Defense (DoD), or other large organizations in Program Management and/or Acquisition
• Superior proficiency in MS Office suite and IT tools
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred
• Current Secret Security Clearance Required, Top Secret is preferred
• Citizenship is required for this position

Desired Skills:

• Experience with MDA test activities or other major program system or systems testing
• Experience with Command and Control centers
• Familiarity (or recent experience) working Space-centric acquisitions including the developing/evolving space architecture structures, national defense satellite programs, U.S. Space Force (USSF), and Combatant Commands
• Knowledge of DoD/MDA acquisition streamlining initiatives
• Experience in one or more MDA program offices highly desirable

Please Note:  U.S. Citizenship is required for most MTSI positions.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $80,000/year to $120,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI’s internal or external careers site.

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