Senior Technical Program Manager - Aquisition

• Serve as the primary Technical Program Manager and representative for PEO-FW/Strike AC-130J Program Manager (PM) in all acquisition matters.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPT) for complex strike systems and critical upgrades.
• Develop programmatic Courses of Action (COAs), actively managing funding, schedule, and technical impacts/benefits for AC-130J and related integration efforts.
• Work directly with PEO-FW and maintain consistent contact with Combat Acquisition Detachments (CADs), AFSOC, and vendors for information and coordination on acquisition requirements, processes, procedures, and system integration.
• Develop overarching program implementation and fielding road maps.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and attend critical milestone and leadership meetings.
• Provide project status updates, risk assessments, and briefings to senior leadership.
• Travel as required to support program execution.

• You possess deep, proven experience with USSOCOM acquisition processes and program management.
• You understand the urgent need to modernize defense systems and rapidly field capabilities to give our troops the best possible tools.
• You excel at translating complex technical challenges into clear programmatic strategies (cost, schedule, performance).
• You are a self-starter capable of executing at a senior level without constant oversight, providing excellent customer service in a high-stakes professional environment.
• You have an ability to take operational concepts and transform them into executable acquisition solutions.
• You can adapt to a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.

• Serve as the principal technical program management advisor to the USSOCOM PEO-FW Strike Program Manager.
• Drive the acquisition strategy, development, fielding, integration, and sustainment of the AC-130J Gunship and related complex strike systems.
• Collaborate with CADs to understand operational requirements and translate them into actionable acquisition strategies and technical specifications.
• Coordinate program activities with various government and industry partners, ensuring effective communication, schedule alignment, and collaboration.
• Identify, track, and mitigate programmatic, schedule, and technical risks associated with program execution.
• Oversee the development and review of program documentation, including system specifications, test plans, and integration procedures.
• Participate in system design reviews, providing senior-level programmatic assessments.
• Develop and implement long-term program strategies, fielding plans, and capability roadmaps.
• May require occasional travel to support program activities.

• 10+ years' experienceworking as a Defense Acquisition Manager, Program Manager, or in a related senior-level acquisition field.
• Demonstrated expertisein DoD and USSOCOM acquisition processes, policies, and procedures.
• Proven track record performing as a technical program manager or acquisition lead for complex aviation, strike programs, or equivalent defense systems (AC-130J experience highly preferred).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to brief senior government leadership.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross functional teams.
• Strong programmatic problem-solving and analytical skills (cost, schedule, and risk management).
• Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance by date of hire.

• Bachelor's degree in business, Acquisition/Program Management, Engineering, or a related field required, master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10+ years of experience in defense program management or acquisition leadership.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in APG-83 (AESA) radar technology, including system design, integration, and testing.
• Strong understanding of software-defined systems and complex electronic systems integration.
• Experience with airborne radar systems, military communication systems, and electronic warfare systems.
• Familiarity with relevant military engineering standards and technical specifications.
• An educational background specifically in Systems, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience working on-site in a government client environment.

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) Clearance, with SCI and SAP eligibility.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  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