Weapons Program Development Analyst - AFGSC A5

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Weapons Program Development Analyst - AFGSC A5/8 to join our growing team at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, LA.

In this high-impact HQ AFGSC staff role, you will focus on developing requirements, providing acquisition support, and overseeing the program management of advanced weapons technologies.

• Collaborating with AFGSC staff and interfacing with ACC, AFLCMC, SAF/AQ, AFNWC, AFRL, and other PEO/SPO/technology offices to support:
• Research and development of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), acquisition, and requirements documents to innovate advanced technology concepts.
• Cradle-to-grave program management activities.
• Representation of AFGSC A5 in High Performance Teams (HPT), Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Threat Working Groups (TWG), and other forums aimed at developing and fielding new technologies.
• Serving as a command headquarters level program analyst, leveraging Air Force acquisitions, JCIDS, and weapon systems expertise to develop, plan, and organize essential budgeting, policies, regulations, directives, doctrine, and procedures for the initiation and maintenance of assigned programs.

This position involves frequent travel. Ideal candidates will demonstrate high performance, comfort in developing and presenting decision-quality materials to General Officers, and efficiency in multidisciplinary teams consisting of industry, government, and military personnel, including engineers, analysts, scientists, and government SMEs.

• Minimum of (8) years of experience
• Experience in a similar role at MAJCOM, NAF, or HAF levels.
• Previous experience with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Extensive knowledge and experience with USAF weapons and operations.
• Strong understanding of national, DoD, and US Air Force statutory and regulatory policies, directives, and procedures related to acquisition, PPBE, and JCIDS activities.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑paced, multitasking environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable briefing General Officers.
• Willingness and ability to travel monthly.

• Experience as a mission‑ready bomber/fighter aviator.
• Graduate of the USAF Weapons School.
• Experience at HAF/MAJCOM/NAF with programs entering the Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) phase and progressing through the acquisition lifecycle (ICD, AoA, Milestones, PDR, CDR, IOT&E, etc.).
• DAU requirements certification and HQ Staff level Requirements Development experience.

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• A Master's degree is highly desired.
• Degrees in technical or engineering fields are strongly preferred.

• Approximate travel will be once per month.

• Active Top Secret SCI Security Clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), SSBI Periodic Reinvestigation (SSBI-PR), or a Phased Periodic Reinvestigation, current within the last 5 years.
• Previous experience with SCI or Special Access Programs (SAP) is required.

U.S. Citizenship is required

• 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% 401(k) 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…