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Modern Technology Solutions Inc lists this Technical Analyst SME - Program Acquisition opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive Senior Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic advisory, program management guidance, and technical integration leadership to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office - Maritime (PEO-Maritime).
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to government Program Managers (PMs) and leadership, directly assisting in accelerating the development, prototyping, testing, integration, and fielding of advanced maritime capabilities to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. This role spans the full spectrum of maritime portfolios, including surface tactical combatant craft, undersea manned/unmanned platforms, dry deck shelters, and advanced combat diver systems.
Responsibilities: Acquisition Strategy & Lifecycle Execution
Formulate, evaluate, and update comprehensive Acquisition Strategies (AS), Acquisition Plans (AP), and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP) aligned with the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), and rapid fielding directives.
Assist in tailoring acquisition pathways to compress delivery timelines while maintaining strict compliance with statutory and regulatory guidelines.
Identify program risks (technical, schedule, and cost) and draft mitigation strategies for complex maritime integration programs.
Program Guidance & Advisory Support
Provide direct, day-to-day advisory support to PEO-Maritime PMs across surface, undersea, and autonomous program offices.
Assist government personnel in preparing for milestone decisions, program reviews, and senior-level briefings within USSOCOM and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
Guide teams through the nuances of rapid prototyping (Section 804) and rapid fielding initiatives.
Requirements Synthesis & SOFCIDS
Translate operational requirements from Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC/WARCOM) and USSOCOM components into actionable technical performance specifications and System Engineering baselines.
Author and review key acquisition documents, including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Capability Production Documents (CPD) under the SOF Capabilities Integration and Development System (SOFCIDS).
Contracting & Source Selection Support
Advise on contracting strategies utilizing both traditional FAR-based vehicles and non-traditional pathways, such as Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs).
Assist the government in drafting solicitation packages, source selection plans, and evaluation criteria, serving as a non-voting technical advisor during source selection boards.
Test, Evaluation & Operational Fielding
Coordinate and align Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation (DT&E/OT&E) frameworks.
Ensure all systems meet safety, seaworthiness, and specialized naval certifications, including NAVSEA System Safety, Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) where applicable, and Army/Navy transportability standards.
Facilitate transition planning from rapid prototyping to full operational fielding and sustainment.
Budget, Financial & PPBE Support
Help program offices navigate the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
Assist in the formulation of program budget documentation, spend plans, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) inputs, and life-cycle cost estimates.
Inter-Agency Stakeholder Liaison
Act as a key synchronization point between USSOCOM, NAVSEA (e.g., PMS 340), Naval Special Warfare Command, the defense industrial base, and research laboratories/academia.
Required Qualifications & Experience: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Systems Management, Acquisition, or a related technical/management discipline. A Master's Degree is highly preferred.
Acquisition Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive experience in defense acquisition program management, systems engineering, or technical advisory roles within the DoD or Department of Navy (DoW).
Maritime Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing or advising programs involving maritime combatant craft (e.g., CCM, CCH, CCA), subsea platforms (e.g., SWCS, DCS, Dry Deck Shelters), unmanned surface/underwater vehicles (USV/UUV), or advanced combat diving technologies.
USSOCOM / SOF Familiarity: Direct experience working within USSOCOM, SOF AT&L, Naval Special Warfare Command (NSW), or related SOF-aligned program offices. Must possess a deep understanding of unique SOF acquisition authorities and the SOF operational environment.
Statutory & Policy Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of DoD 5000-series directives, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, SOFCIDS, and Section 804 Middle Tier of Acquisition pathways.
Security Clearance: Must possess an active, current Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. US citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional Certifications: DAWIA Level III (or Back-to-Basics Advanced) Certification in Program Management or Systems Engineering, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Contracting Innovation: Proven success planning or executing rapid acquisition projects utilizing OTAs, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) transitions, or defense consortia.
Platform Experience: Experience with specific PEO-Maritime programs of record, such as Combatant Craft Medium (CCM), Combatant Craft Heavy (CCH), Combatant Craft Assault (CCA), Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS), Dry Combat Submersible (DCS), or Dry Deck Shelter (DDS).
Technical Integration: Experience integrating complex C4ISR suites, EO/IR sensors, autonomous navigation/control architectures, and specialized weapons payloads onto tactical surface or undersea craft.
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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.
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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.
Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
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