Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Responsibilities Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met Lead all meetings and the integrated product team (life cycle) Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers. Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc. Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company's interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services. Report program status to senior management monthly. Support POM development. Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system) Assure that conduct of contract requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations) Assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation is properly recorded Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Additionally, duties and responsibilities related to contract or acquisition activities may be required Qualifications Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required (4 years working on DoD contracts/programs) Knowledge and experience with program management tools and procedures Must be able to support 100% in-person attendance at Hanscom AFB, MA. Solid leadership and management skills, particularly "influence management" and "conflict resolution" Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts Experience with cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis In finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing or supply chain management Excellent customer interface skills Solid problem-solving skills Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or sub-contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization Excellent leadership and oral, written and presentation skills Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved Program Management certifications preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3) Knowledge and experience with DoD program requirements to manage DoD efforts, some examples include: FAR, DFAR, Requirements Management tools (DOORS/Jama/Cameo), RFPs, CDRLs, SOWs, CBAs & ICDs, Information Assurance, Program Protection Plans, DoDI 5000.02 Education Master's degree Clearance Requirements Possess an active TS security clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility About the Company MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. 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 was founded in 1993 and has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com EEO and Benefits MTSI 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. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities. Benefits (example full-time) 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 Note #LI-CH1 #J-18808-Ljbffr