Bachelor's degree with 21 years or master's degree with 19 years of relevant experience, including at least one engineering degree.
Experience with Department of Defense or Army major defense programs.
Background in systems engineering, technical analysis, program management, or resource planning.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, particularly PPBES, and related resource-management activities.
Experience in requirements analysis and technology evaluations.
Proficient in preparing technical reports and executive briefings.
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility.
Responsibilities
Evaluate technical, programmatic, cost, schedule, and risk information to advise government leaders.
Analyze funding requirements and resource risks to inform investment decisions.
Coordinate with government officials to align requirements, resources, and schedules.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with government and contractor personnel.
Opportunity to influence high-visibility missile S&T efforts.
Engagement with senior government leaders and analysts.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Missile S&T Programs and Plans Systems Engineer
to support U.S. Army weapons technology development in a secure, collaborative research and development environment. This is position is in Huntsville, Alabama.
Overview
The selected candidate will advise the government official overseeing multiple S&T teams by integrating and evaluating portfolio products-including investment strategies, roadmaps, resource analyses, project plans, schedules, and POM materials. The candidate will provide decision-ready analyses and recommendations to align these products with S&T objectives, priorities, and budget guidance while coordinating with key acquisition stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and synthesize technical, programmatic, cost, schedule, and risk information, including resource analyses, POM inputs, portfolio products, and planning materials, to advise government leaders on alignment with S&T objectives, Army modernization priorities, and resource constraints.
Analyze funding requirements, budgets, allocations, expenditures, and resource risks to inform government investment and program-adjustment decisions.
Coordinate with government technical, program-management, and resource-management officials to support alignment of requirements, resources, and schedules.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 21 years of relevant experience, or master's degree and 19 years of relevant experience. Candidates with multiple degrees must hold at least one engineering degree.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Army, or comparable major defense programs.
Experience in systems engineering or technical analysis, as well as program management, defense acquisition, or resource planning.
Working knowledge of DoD acquisition and resource-management processes, including the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES), with experience supporting program planning, funding requirements analysis, budget formulation, resource allocation, budget execution, or related resource-management activities.
Experience supporting requirements analysis, capability-gap assessments, and technology evaluations.
Experience preparing technical reports, executive briefings, information papers, and decision-support documentation.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, coordinate with government stakeholders, and communicate complex technical and resource information.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience integrating and evaluating Army S&T technical roadmaps, program plans, master schedules, and POM/resource decision packages to assess portfolio alignment.
Five or more years of experience supporting Army missile, long-range precision fires, missile defense, or related S&T programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting strategic portfolio reviews to make recommendations regarding funding priorities and operational capability gaps.
Experience coordinating among government S&T, technical, resource-management, and acquisition organizations to reconcile competing program requirements and support government decisions.
Current TS/SCI eligibility or access.
Work Environment
This role is performed in a collaborative professional environment alongside government and contractor technical, programmatic, and resource-management personnel. The selected candidate will work routinely with government analysts, program managers, systems engineers, financial and portfolio personnel, and senior government leaders to provide portfolio- and program-level analyses and recommendations within government-established priorities and resource constraints. Success requires sound judgment, attention to detail, a collaborative and adaptable approach to changing requirements, and the ability to produce timely, decision-ready products for high-visibility missile S&T efforts.
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About Modern Technology Solutions
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
