Remote Sensing Acquisition Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Remote Sensing Acquisition Analyst to work at the Pentagon.

Why 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 Ownership: 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
• 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 tuition 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.

Provide in-depth acquisition, programmatic, policy, technical, and mission engineering support for current and future remote sensing programs, including their space and associated ground segments. The remote sensing programs support the overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) and space-based environmental monitoring mission areas including Next Generation OPIR, Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS), DoD Weather satellite programs, Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE), and Enterprise Ground Service (EGS) architecture. In your role, you will provide on-site support to the government for DoD Remote Sensing systems within the Office of the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S), and specifically the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Space, Strategic and Intelligence Portfolio Management (SSIPM). This position is for in-person work in the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.

• You will Use your in-depth understanding of DoD system acquisition; the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Process; programs and space policy to evaluate issues and provide recommendations at the SES level on the remote sensing portfolio
• You will support SSIPM acquisition oversight and portfolio management activity including working groups, integrated product teams, and review boards.
• Develops issue papers and presentation for senior department executives.
• Reviews and draft congressional testimony, briefings and reports.
• Reviews acquisition documents, policy and briefings; provides staff support to community level working groups.
• Prepares read aheads and talking points.
• Supports program reviews and develops recommendations.
• Supports GAO reviews and develop responses.
• Performs FOIA and security reviews, interface with industry.
• Participates in reviews, studies, analysis of alternatives.
• Coordinates initiatives across external offices and agencies.

• 10+ years of work relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DoD acquisition.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Remote Sensing programs or Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
• Higher Headquarters experience working directly with SES and General officers.
• Pentagon experience.

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree in engineering, science, technical analysis, or acquisition management with, or a related field.

Certifications Desired:

• DAWIA Level III

Clearance Requirements:

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. (SCI required to work in customer office).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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