Technology Transition SME

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Technology Transition SME to join our team in Falls Church, VA. You will facilitate the transition of priority demonstrated joint capabilities through persistent, proactive stakeholder engagement to close time-critical gaps in high-priority, multi-component warfighting missions in support of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (ASD(MC)) within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• 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 Ownership: 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.
• 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 tuition 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 visi t www.mtsi-va.com .

Responsibilities

As the Technology Transition SME you will facilitate the transition of priority demonstrated joint capabilities through persistent, proactive stakeholder engagement to close time-critical gaps in high-priority, multi-component warfighting missions in support of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (ASD(MC)) within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). The organization's mission is to facilitate the identification and transition of technologies, systems, and systems-of-systems that close time-critical gaps in high-priority, multi-component missions. This position is in the DC metropolitan area.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Advise the Military Services, Joint Staff, and OSD stakeholders on strategies for successfully transitioning technologies from prototypes and joint experimentation activities to Service programs of record.
• Support the building and formation of multiple stand-alone projects that are of priority to OUSD(R&E) leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders through decision-making forums (e.g., DMAG, Issue Team, JROC, etc.) to facilitate technology transition activities.
• Assess adequacy of transition planning and proactively engage and support stakeholders in developing, maintaining, and executing technology transition plans.
• Maintain liaison with OSD CAPE and OUSD(A&S) for Issue Team coordination and other transition-related issues (Competitive Acquisition Pathway, Strategic Portfolio Reviews, etc.).
• Prepare and deliver status reports to Congress and senior DoD leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience supporting the DoD and/or IC.
• Subject-matter expertise in overcoming systemic technology transition challenges associated with the DoD acquisition "Valley of Death."
• Demonstrated record of successfully transitioning technologies from prototypes and joint experimentation activities to Service programs of record.
• Program management experience leading a $50M+ technology development, design, manufacturing, integration, or test program; or leader of a portfolio of technology development programs.
• Expert knowledge of DoD and Service-specific acquisition and innovation pathways.
• Self-starter, able to take initiative and operate independently.
• Executive presence with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualification:

• Recent experience working with DoD and/or IC organizations associated with capability development such DARPA, SCO, ONR, NRL, AFRL, ARL, DIU, In-Q-Tel, DAF RCO, Space RCO, Navy RCO, or Army RCCTO.
• OSD, Joint Staff, and/or Service Staff experience.
• Knowledge of Joint and Service-specific requirements processes.
• Ability to develop high-quality, professional briefings and written reports to succinctly capture technical concepts for senior DoD leadership and Congress.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Technical degree and/or demonstrated understanding of leading-edge technology development (Desired).

Desired Certification Requirements:

• DAWIA Program Management Certification - Advanced Level or PMP.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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