SkillBridge Fellow - Space Acquisitions Specialist

This MTSI SkillBridge Program Internship is an opportunity for a Service member to gain valuable civilian work experience and qualification through a specific internship during the last 180 days of service.

This program allows a Service member an invaluable chance to work and learn in a civilian career area. For MTSI, SkillBridge is an opportunity to access and leverage the world’s most highly trained and motivated workforce.

The Service member participating in SkillBridge receives their military compensation and benefits, and industry partners provide the training and work experience.

Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.

Release for SkillBridge is always mission-dependent and your unit Commander must authorize participation prior to entering into any agreement.

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Space Acquisitions Specialist to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the United States Space Force (USSF) in support of the Operational Command and Control (C2) Acquisition Delta Engine Room responsible for developing software and the supporting architecture for the organize, understand, plan, decide, direct, and monitor capabilities within the C2 Joint Capability Areas (JCAs).

This position will be located in the El Segundo, CA area.

Responsibilities :

• Gain hands-on experience in executing analysis of programs, associated systems to include system acquisition and life cycle management for programming, budgeting, and security policy and applications across multiple Services.
• Develop acquisition qualifications through education via Defense Acquisition University and customized MTSI training.
• Experience one-on-one interviews with representatives from program functional staffs centered around responsibility overviews and key challenges.
• Attend weekly mentoring conversations with supervisor centered around education, professional engagements, supervision and functional staff.
• Gain hands-on experience on an MTSI innovation project.

Qualifications :

• 15+ years relevant experience with DOD acquisition programs; a MA / MS, PMP or DAWIA Level III certification may substitute for 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years as a program manager / deputy program manager or leader for a Federal or Defense Acquisition program(s).
• 5+ years leading an acquisition team and delivering critical complex acquisition products across multiple acquisition programs.
• 15+ years directly supporting a Federal Acquisition or DoD program(s) as an acquisition / program analyst overseeing cost, schedule, and performance.
• Ability to lead a program through DoD milestones or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) equivalent.
• Ability to lead a strategy through an Acquisition Strategy Panel and Acquisition Strategy Board or equivalent.
• Ability to review, process, and formulate strategy products for flag or Senior Executive Service (SES) review / decision.
• Possess the ability to work in a multitasking, quick-paced, dynamic environment.
• A successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, initiative, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications Desired :

• Experience with Other Transactions Authority contract mechanisms.
• Experience in one or more program offices is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Education Requirements :

• BA / BS in related field.
• MA / MS.

Certifications Desired :

• PMP certification.
• DAWIA Level III certification.

Clearance Requirements :

• Top Secret, SCI and SAP eligible.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Travel Requirements :

• Place of work is El Segundo, CA area; remote work opportunity is limited.
• May require travel up to 20% of time within the continental United States.

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