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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 1 day ago

Acquisition Program Manager - Senior

Patterson, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an experienced Acquisition Program Manager - Senior located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The role involves managing contract requirements, leading program teams, and ensuring compliance with government regulations while maintaining communication with stakeholders.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Immediate need is bandwidth in our architecture execution team (establishing processes, documenting lessons learned, being proactive in communication across all architecture teams to ensure contractual requirements are met, etc.)

Start getting spun up on IR activities to stand up the new IR integration team

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

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

Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise

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)

Work with/consult with contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations

Assure that conduct of contract requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e.federal acquisition regulations)

Provide leadership to program team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict

Manage inventory effectively

Manage Internal Research and Development projects

Assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation is properly recorded

Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators

Develop and execute program corrective action strategies

Develop and understand principles of program planning (i.e.: developing a Bill of Materials and Basis of Estimate)

Understand lean and process improvement principles (i.e.: Lean Six Sigma)

Understand cash flow management principles

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

Qualification

Program management toolsEarned value managementAerospace/defense program managementProgram Management certificationsRisk managementFinanceContractingProcess improvement principlesLeadership skillsConflict resolutionCustomer interface skillsOralManpower planningSchedulingBudget controlCash flow managementFARDFARPresentation skillsProblem-solving skillsWritten communication

Required

Minimum 5 years' of experience required

Knowledge of program management tools and procedures

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 earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis

Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management

Excellent customer interface skills

Solid problem-solving skills

Excellent presentation 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 and written communication skills

Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved

Proficient knowledge of FAR, DFAR, DOORS, RFPs, CDLRs, SOWs, CBAs & ICDs, Information Assurance, PPPs, DoDI 5000.02

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business (if Business, must have at least 3 years of experience working on DoD contracts/programs having a heavy focus on engineering)

Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance