Acquisition Program Management Support SME

## Acquisition Program Management Support SMEWright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, USAApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobLocation: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USJob Category: Acquisition JobsClearance Required: TS/SCIPotential for Telecommute: On-SiteMTSI is seeking an **Acquisition Program Manager SME** to support AFLCMC/WA at Wright‐Patterson AFB, Ohio within the Integrated Capabilities Team (ICT) focused on Infrared (IR) Sensing Technologies. The selected candidate will provide program management support to a horizontally aligned team responsible for planning, integrating, and synchronizing IR sensing capabilities across multiple platforms and modernization efforts. This position supports new and ongoing AFLCMC/WA Fighters and Advanced Aircraft enterprise activities and requires engagement across the full acquisition lifecycle, including program planning, requirements development, schedule and risk management, coordination across multiple weapon system platforms, test plan integration, configuration management oversight, production and manufacturing planning, quality assurance coordination, and sustainment/logistics tracking. Candidates must demonstrate strong cross‐platform coordination skills and the ability to integrate program activities across diverse mission areas and stakeholder organizations. The role requires applying sound acquisition and program management practices in a cross‐platform, enterprise environment rather than traditional platform‐specific structures. Preferred candidates will have a solid understanding of the DoD acquisition process and familiarity with AFLCMC/WA enterprise initiatives and modernization efforts. The position requires the ability to independently perform program management tasks within a horizontally integrated enterprise setting. Experience contributing to integrated capability development, cross‐cutting acquisition activities, or enterprise‐level coordination is highly desirable.**Responsibilities:**● Apply working knowledge of DoW acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and present information needed by program managers, ICT leads, and other stakeholders supporting horizontally integrated capability development.● Use integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning skills to support technical and acquisition activities across multiple functional areas, helping ICTs align capability efforts across platforms.● Identify issues and recommend practical solutions related to acquisition effectiveness, compliance, and cross‐platform integration within the ICT environment.● Assist in developing and drafting clear and accurate acquisition documentation that supports ICT objectives, cross‐system applicability, and enterprise alignment.● Interpret relevant department and center digital transformation guidance and support implementation efforts tailored to ICT portfolio needs.● Organize, track, and coordinate assigned program management tasks and ICT activities to help maintain synchronized capability development across platforms.● Support program/project integration activities, including ICT-driven horizontal integration, cross‐platform coordination, and collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups.● Develop and update a program’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring dependencies account for ICT activities and cross‐platform integration requirements.● Apply program management and basic systems engineering principles to ICT projects and acquisition challenges, providing informed input to project leads and engineers.● Assist program leadership and ICT leads by providing analysis and recommendations related to capability development, demonstrations, and integration across multiple systems.● Monitor program information assurance activities associated with classified networks and provide status updates to the program manager and ICT leadership as required.● Support the program director and ICT leadership during high‐level meetings, reviews, integration forums, inspections, conferences, and milestone events tied to cross‐platform capability development.● Coordinate interactions and maintain productive working relationships between the program office, ICTs, government organizations, contractors, and higher headquarters to support horizontally integrated capability initiatives.● Coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholder across multiple systems, technologies, and organizations. Work jointly with other cross-functional ICTs.**Qualifications:**· Possess a minimum of twenty (20) years of relevant Department of War (DoW) work experience· Have no less than three (3) years’ experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) years· MS/MA or higher in management, business, accounting, finance, logistics, or a STEM discipline or an MBA.o In lieu of a MS/MA or higher or equivalent professional degree, a BS/BA degree and twenty-five (25) years of relevant experience with the DoW, other government agency, or DoW contractor.**Clearance Requirements**:● Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility● U.S. Citizenship#LI-HP1Perks & Benefits#### VacationNew Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year#### Health InsuranceZero Deductible Health Plans#### Flexible SchedulesFlex Schedules#### Professional DevelopmentUp to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement#### ESOPFunded Stock Ownership Plan#### 401k Match+6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting#### Bonus ProgramSemi-Annual Bonus Opportunity#### MentorshipCareer Mentorship ProgramsWhy 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 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.* **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 up to $9k annually+ 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 educational 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 AssuranceMTSI 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 StatementMTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. 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