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Acquisition Program Management Support Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)

Sep 21, 2026
MTSI is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support AFLCMC/WA at WrightPatterson AFB, Ohio, within the Integrated Capabilities Team (ICT) focused on Software, Compute, and Autonomy Technologies. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive acquisition and program management support to a horizontally integrated team responsible for planning, coordinating, and synchronizing softwareenabled capabilities, advanced computing architectures, and autonomous technologies across multiple platforms and modernization efforts. This role supports new and ongoing AFLCMC/WA Fighters and Advanced Aircraft enterprise initiatives and requires active engagement throughout the full acquisition lifecycle. Responsibilities include program planning, requirements development, schedule and risk management, crossplatform coordination, test and evaluation planning, configuration management oversight, software development oversight, quality assurance coordination, and sustainment and logistics tracking for digital and autonomyrelated systems. Candidates must demonstrate strong skills in integrating activities across diverse platforms, mission areas, and stakeholder organizations. The position requires applying sound acquisition and program management principles in an enterprise environment that emphasizes horizontal integration and missionthread capability development rather than traditional platformspecific approaches. Preferred candidates will have a strongunderstanding of the DoW acquisition process and familiarity with AFLCMC/WA enterprise initiatives related to digital modernization, softwarebased capability development, distributed compute upgrades, and autonomy integration. The role requires the ability to independently manage complex program tasks, drive enterpriselevel coordination, and support the development, maturation, and fielding of integrated software, compute, and autonomy capabilities. Experience supporting crosscutting acquisition efforts or enterpriselevel modernization activities is highly desirable. Responsibilities: Apply acquisition and analytical expertise to support program managers and stakeholders developing and integrating software, compute, and autonomy technologies across multiple aircraft and mission systems. Use integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning skills to guide technical and acquisition activities across diverse functional disciplines, ensuring effective delivery and sustainment of USAF softwareenabled and autonomydriven capabilities. Identify issues and develop solutions that enhance acquisition effectiveness, crossplatform interoperability, and compliance within enterpriselevel software, compute, and autonomy modernization efforts. Develop and produce highquality acquisition documentation tailored to multiplatform software architectures, computing upgrades, and autonomy capability development. Interpret department and center digital transformation strategies and tailor implementation to the needs of software, compute, and autonomy programs and portfolios. Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate program management activities that synchronize multiplatform software development, compute integration, and autonomy capability advancement. Lead and support program and project integration efforts related to crosscutting software, compute, and autonomy technologies. Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that capture interdependencies across platforms, software baselines, computing frameworks, and autonomy development efforts. Apply program management and systems engineering expertise to address challenges related to software integration, compute architecture modernization, and autonomy deployment, advising project leads and engineers on acquisition considerations and technical impacts. Advise program leadership on strategic planning for the development, demonstration, and fielding of integrated software, compute, and autonomy capabilities. Provide oversight and coordination for program information assurance activities associated with classified networks supporting softwarecentric and autonomyrelated modernization. Support program leadership during major reviews, inspections, conferences, evaluations, and milestone events associated with enterprise software, compute, and autonomy initiatives. Manage interactions and cultivate strong relationships between the program office, supporting government organizations, platform program offices, contractors, and higher headquarters to ensure alignment of software, compute, and autonomy activities across the enterprise. Qualifications:* Minimum of 10 years of relevant Department of War (DoW) experience. At least three years of experience working in a Special Access Program (SAP) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the past eight years. Education and Experience: oMaster's degree (MS/MA) or higher in business administration, management, accounting, finance, logistics, a STEM discipline, or an MBA. oA bachelor's degree (BS/BA) plus fifteen years of relevant DoW, government agency, or DoW contractor experience may be substituted for the advanced degree requirement. Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility U.S. Citizenship #LI-HP1 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.