Intermediate Acquisition Analyst

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Acquisition Analyst in Colorado Springs, Co 

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:

• Lead acquisition teams in coordinating and preparing Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs) to include the Statement of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statement (PWS), Non-Disclosure Agreements/Source Selection Information, Requirements Memorandum, Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), Market Research Report (MRR), Acquisition Plan, Government Furnished Property (GFP) List, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), CLIN Structure/PSC Checklist, Funding Availability Memorandum or Purchase Request, Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) Decision Memorandum, Services Requirements Review Board (SRRB) Approval (if needed), Small Business Coordination record (DD Form 2579), Determination of Findings (D&Fs), Justification and Approvals (J&A), Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), Technical Evaluation, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and other documents needed.
• Prepare input to all acquisition program documentation, to include, but not limited to: acquisition strategy, acquisition program baselines, integrated master schedule, and milestone documentation.
• Assist technical experts to ensure program/project requirements are properly identified, and acquired in accordance with Agency and DOD acquisition regulations and policies.
• Prepare decision briefings to provide information, relay status, make recommendations, and request decisions from senior leadership.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) policies, ethics, and all other applicable statutory/regulatory documentation as it relates to the contract acquisition process.
• Interpret MDA acquisition guidance and support acquisition planning and BMDS program integration
• Conduct budget planning, and review of cost estimates
• Develop RFP packages and organize technical evaluations of contractor proposals
• Develop Acquisition Plans, Justification and Approvals, Request for Proposal packages, Statements of Work, and Contract Data Requirement Lists
• Prepare planning documents to coordinate integrated acquisition strategies within the MDS and OGA partners
• Prepare planning documents to coordinate integrated acquisition strategies within the BMDS
• Support the development of acquisition implementing/operating instructions, directives, plans and policies
• Review and provide analysis on various acquisition documents and products
• Prepare BMDS acquisition documentation and executive-level decision papers
• Prepare and staff DA actions for functional and technical review and comment
• Perform internal and external Agency coordination and reporting
• Support the preparation and execution of executive-level Acquisition Strategy Panels and Boards, BMDS and BMDS component Acquisition Plans, program acquisition baseline reviews, acquisition lifecycle phase reviews; and other acquisition documentation and reviews
• Develop and prepare acquisition documentation to support: activities to plan, coordinate and execute reviews of acquisition policy and documentation; daily, weekly, and monthly status updates and reports; and activities to develop and manage electronic tools used to create, store, retrieve and manage documents;
• Ability to collaborate and both troubleshoot problems and support the needs of the program office(s)
• Ability to draft and brief complex acquisition solutions, e.g., Other Transactions (OT) and hybrid acquisitions or equivalent
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in related field with 5 years relevant experience; MA/MS, CAPM, PMP or DAWIA Level II certification may substitute for 3 years of experience
• 5+ years directly supporting a Federal Acquisition program(s) as an acquisition/program analyst overseeing cost, schedule, and performance
• Ability to prepare acquisition strategy for an Acquisition Strategy Panel and Acquisition Strategy Board or equivalent
• Ability to review, process, and formulate strategy products
• Ability to draft acquisition products, i.e. Inter-Agency Acquisition Requirements (IAR), i.e. briefings, MOAs, and IAR Support Agreements desired
• Ability to draft Acquisition program correspondence/status reports, i.e. memorandums, EXSUMs, white papers, and Ad Hoc reports
• Knowledge of system acquisition concepts, theories, principles, and standards
• Working knowledge of applicable DoD acquisition directives to support the development of BMDS acquisition policy, plans, processes, procedures, and guidance for BMDS development and fielding
• Requisite expertise to advise staff on acquisition, assessment, and oversight
• Familiarity with acquisition program baseline management
• Working knowledge of capability-based acquisition; and experience with Acquisition Strategy Panels and/or Boards and acquisition baselines are desired
• Experience w/scheduling processes and tools; Proficiency in MS Office suite:
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Other Transactions Authority contract mechanisms
• Knowledge of missile system design, testing, and deployment highly desirable;
• Experience in one or more program offices is highly desirable
• Current Secret Security Clearance Required and eligible for TS/SCI

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $60,000/year to $90,000/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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