Technical Program Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Technical Program Manager (SME) in El Segundo, CA with a strong background in space payloads, satellite communications, ground EW systems, and/or space vehicle sub-systems to meet an immediate need inside of the Space Force (USSF) government office.

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 Technical Program Manager (SME) in El Segundo, CA, you will work in a highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of their customer programs. You will support the Space RCO transfer of programs to space systems center (SSC) and the acquisition process to achieve successful transfer and transition. You must have experience working in highly classified environments in a SAPF or SCIF facility with multiple compute networks with frequent on premises customer engagement.

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

• Participate in military, government, and FFRDC meetings.
• Develop product Transfer Plans to coordinate programs moving from one acquisition authority to another.
• Negotiate technical challenges, schedules and costs that may impact the transfer of a program.
• Support Senior Leadership meetings and prepare briefings on the status of program.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy using MS Office tools — both oral and written.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience working in SAPF or SCIF facilities.
• Experience using DoD or IC computer systems and portion marking and security requirements.  
• Understanding of industry practices for the acquisition of space-based or ground system hardware.
• Knowledge of space mission engineering, development, or manufacturing.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management.

Desired Requirements

• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
• Fluency with IC and/or DoD organizational cultures

Education Requirements:  

• An applicable bachelor’s degree in a technical field. See desired below.

Desired Education:  

• Relevant MA/MS degree or MBA (desired)
• Certifications such as PMP, SPRDE, DAIWA, or DAU related to program acquisitions

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility. Must be willing to work in SAP environment.
• No less than two (2) years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience and 1-year total within last 5 years.
• Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Location/Travel Requirements:

• 75% time on site in El Segundo, CA, and may require travel approximately 10% of time within the continental United States.
• Potential for overseas travel as capable.

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

The pay range for this position in California is $170,000/year to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, 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. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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