Project Management Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Project Management Specialist to join our team. You will provide specialized project management support to Space Systems Command (SSC) in its mission to sustain and modernize the Satellite Control Network (SCN). The SCN provides highly reliable telemetry, tracking, command, communication, and control (TT&C3) for more than 170 Department of Defense (DoD), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), civil and allied satellites.

The Project Management Specialist will provide project management support to the Government Project Officer (GPO) to support the execution of Battle Management Command, Control & Communications Sustainment (BCS) programs. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. You will integrate new systems and services into the SCN, gain support for new and on-going efforts in all phases of the acquisition life cycle and develop and utilize engineering technical services to obtain systems engineering support and processes within BCS.

• Provide general project support to include attending meetings and taking notes, drafting documents, maintaining the schedule, tracking action items, updating status, and other duties as assigned
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to verify project requirements and ensure project goals are met
• Draft, review, and edit evaluations, assessments, reports, briefings and documents in support of project milestones
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
• Conduct and participate in technical meetings and working groups
• Communicate basic technical understanding and facilitate cross-team discussions to ensure alignment with scope, timelines, and expectations
• Interpret results to generate multiple recommended courses of action, comprehending, and applying concepts and guidance
• Implement instructions and policies into routine performance to foster efficiency in day-to-day activities
• Assist Government in evaluating technical sufficiency, cost, schedule and quality of deliverables
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written

• At least three years (3) relevant experience performing project management for the Government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit or non-profit Government support, or development Contractor
• Motivated self-starter who is able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment, often with minimal guidance and within rigid timelines
• Apply clear and structured thought processes and coherent decision-making skills in a dynamic and adaptive environment
• Outstanding communication skills in conveying complex issues in a way that is clear and concise and should be comfortable presenting information to various levels of leadership
• Experience supporting an Acquisition Category Level III (or equivalent) software or hardware program

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in the SCN
• Experience with Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS), or System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to a Government program office
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
• Experience with Space Systems Command (SSC) acquisition

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university relevant to their area of expertise limited to the following:
  Management, Business, Acquisition, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Technology, Engineering, and Operations Research.
• Journeyman level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite…