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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Project Analyst (Acquisition)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States, 22060

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Responsibilities Serve as a Project Analyst (Acquisition) within the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office's (RCCTO) Cyber, Electronic Warfare, and Information Dominance (CEID) Program Office at Ft. Belvoir, VA. Successful candidate will report to a government lead for their assigned project(s) within CEID. The candidate shall support the project team by conducting research, generating reports, and tracking performance indicators. Responsible to lead or actively participate in project meetings with stakeholders and monitor the project functions and management activities and prepare for project execution reviews and reporting. The candidate shall implement and comply with DoD and Army acquisition policy issuances and guidance documents. Job tasks may include:

Develop reports, information papers, talking points, project calendars, development metrics, and briefings for senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Develop and staff critical program documentation such as a Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Memorandums of Agreement, Transition Agreements, Test Plans, Risk Management Plans, Project Metrics, Project Spend Plans, Statements of Work, Technical Reports, and Requests for Information through RCCTO leadership for approval.

Consult with Stakeholders and users to define prototype performance goals, manage expectations, and process input and feedback.

Provide expert assessment and analysis to assist program leadership in daily program management activities and strategic planning to include evaluation of white papers, stakeholder management and proposals.

Plan, coordinate, manage and engage in program management meetings and reviews e.g., weekly project meetings with vendors, design and gate reviews, ad hoc meetings, and integrated process teams.

Assist in developing executive-level briefings and analysis of supporting data for Program Management Reviews, Design Reviews, and Execution Reviews while documenting findings that support the reviews.

Develop long-range plans, goals, milestones, or objectives and evaluates program effectiveness for the team.

Research and understand acquisition project requirements and processes to maintain project alignment and achieve defined objectives.

Prepare and review project documentation to ensure cost, schedule, and performance parameters correlate with program/project objectives.

Qualifications

Active Secret clearance

Expertise in acquisition planning, strategy development, analysis and development of key acquisition plans and documents to support project management and execution.

Capable of leading, managing and executing tasks and projects associated with rapid acquisition and program management execution.

Capable of working independently and leading teams in the solving of problems.

Possess expert ability to obtain and analyze data, identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to advise on recommended solutions.

Expert knowledge of system acquisition concepts, processes, principles, and standards.

Working knowledge of applicable DoD acquisition directives to support the execution of defense acquisition policy, plans, processes, procedures, and guidance for assigned project development and fielding.

Proficiency in MS Office suite and IT tools.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Bachelor's Degree.

Expected Experience

10 or more years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs, planning and execution.

Experience working DoD or Army-centric acquisition programs.

Knowledge of Army acquisition streamlining initiatives including the use of Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).

Demonstrated experience supporting and interacting daily with high level DoD Officials (O-6/NH-IV and above), sitting on-site with the DoD Program Office and the ability to deliver products successfully in a fast-paced environment (on demand).

Experience analyzing acquisition and program management products such as acquisition strategies and plans, program execution data and contract attributes (e.g., contract type, contract structure, award, and incentive fee plans).

Experience with budget and appropriation processes, President's Budget Request (PBR), Program Objectives Memorandum (POM), President's Budget (PB) and 1-N priority lists.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree preferred.

DAWIA Level III Certified in Program Management

Technical degree in engineering, computer science, or software/systems development, etc.

Experience with expedited/rapid acquisition efforts.

Experience with robotics and human-machine integration activities.

Active TS/SCI

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 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

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.

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