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Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 31, 2026
MTSI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Acquisition Program Manager with an active TS/SCI clearance to directly support a Program Management Office (PMO) and a Program Manager (PM). This role involves providing project management, acquisition support, and technical oversight for customer development efforts in Washington, DC. The Senior Acquisition Program Manager will assist the U.S. Air Force PMO in managing the cost, schedule, and performance of multiple high priority technology development efforts.The ideal candidate will have Department of War (DoW) acquisition program management expertise in driving platform, sensor, and/or munitions programs through development, fielding, and sustainment.The candidate will interact daily with PM's and technical subject matter experts in both the Government and Aerospace Industry performing strategic planning, programmatic and technical assessments, and developing / executing program acquisition strategies to rapidly deliver urgently needed technology solutions. Required Skills: 15+ years of relevant experience in DoW acquisition and program management. Proven experience with the DoWAcquisition processes, financial management and contracting on large acquisitions of aerospace platforms, weapons, and / or integrated subsystems. Experience with DoW and / or USAF systems engineering processes and procedures. Experience across the DoW Acquisition Lifecycle of hardware, software, and weapon systems in prototyping, design, development, testing, and sustainment. Experience developing, maintaining, and executing program risk management plans, including risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring. Experience providing program management support and inputs to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including system requirements, Statements of Work (SOWs), and evaluation criteria. Experience performing technical evaluations of contractor proposals, concepts, and studies. Willing to travel ~20% of the time. Excellent spoken, written, and interpersonal skills Skilled at problem solving, coordination with high-level decision makers and demonstrated ability to excel and lead within a high performing, cross functional team. 5 years or more of DoW and / or USAF Special Access Programs experience. Desired Skills: Extensive knowledge and experience with the DoW Acquisition processes, systems engineering, and program planning and execution Educational Requirements: BS Degree in a related discipline. Masters Degree in a related field Desired. Clearance Requirements: Current TS/SCI clearance required. The pay range for this position is $180,000/year to $230,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-LS1 #mtsi #100esop #defenddifferently 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 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.