Acquisition Logistics Engineer - Mid Level

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an experienced Acquisition Logistics Engineer - Mid Level to join our team in San Diego, CA. You will apply knowledge and expertise to perform technical engineering support and analysis of satellite and ground network infrastructures for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS).

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 visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

As a Acquisition Logistics Engineer - Mid Level with MTSI, you will play a crucial role in supporting the CGN NB Product Support Manager in a hybrid work setting in San Diego, CA (or fully remote as appropriate), providing critical support to the Service Life Extension (SLE) Space Acquisition operations of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) and Space Systems Command (SSC). Provides SLE Space acquisition logistics support activities in accordance with DOD 5000.01, DOD 5000.02, DoDI 5000.91, and DoDI 5000.88 in the following task areas: supportability and maintainability impacts (e.g. level of repair analysis); parts and materiel selection; operations and maintenance manpower; personnel and support procedures; training strategy/materials; corrosion and prevention control; and safety and mishap reports associated with materiel and design deficiencies.

Your key responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

Logistics Planning & Execution:

• Assist with planning for product support with emphasis on readiness, cost control, schedule adherence, and risk minimization.
• Coordinating with various branches, segments, and contractors to develop optimal support plans.
• MUOS LCSP updates, logistics product development/updates, and CCB logistics impact assessments.
• Assist with managing and completing assigned actions within cost/schedule/performance parameters.
• Capturing, tracking, and managing ILS-related action items.
• Responding to Command data calls and providing necessary logistics support.
• Assist with, updating, and employing studies, plans, reports, and analyses (e.g., PBL BCA, DSOR agreements).
• Developing logistics inputs to other documents (SAR, SCG, APB, ADM).
• Overseeing and managing all MUOS ILS SME assigned ITSM incidents.

Sustainment & Maintenance Operations:

• Providing ground services (ranges, networks, data centers, sensors, training, cyber operations, on-orbit support, operational/depot maintenance).
• Providing support for facility and infrastructure maintenance (feeder links, antennas, terminals, etc.).
• Providing support for sustainment of MUOS ground system hardware and software.
• Supporting the correction of functional defects, cyber defects, and obsolescence issues.
• Analyzing system data logs, call records, performance data, etc., to improve reliability and limit outages.
• Participating in on-orbit investigations by providing risk assessments and recommendations.
• Analyzing safety hazards, failure causes, effects, and trends, and measuring MLDT and MTTR.

System Design & Development:

• Driving relationships between system design parameters and support resource needs.
• Identifying long-lead production items (GFE, GFI, COMSEC) and ensuring proper sourcing.
• Identifying opportunities to integrate advanced maintenance methodologies (e.g., predictive and corrective maintenance).
• Ensuring SLE design compliance with DoDI 4140.67 (Counterfeit Prevention Policy).
• Evaluating ILS impacts of proposed and approved configuration changes.
• Advising and collaborating with stakeholders on design-related support considerations.
• Helping predict and manage parts obsolescence and fostering modernization/design changes.

Technical Documentation & Training:

• Updating, validating, and distributing logistics-related technical documentation (LORA, JDTA, IETM, CBT, sparing strategy).
• Providing logistics inputs to other documents.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:

• Advising and collaborating with internal and external program stakeholders.
• Coordinating with other CGN branches and segments.
• Supporting contractors.
• Providing logistics support necessary to enable sustainment of the NBSC systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of DoD logistics experience. 

Certifications Desired:

• PMP OR DAWIA PM Level II or Equivalent.
• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in SATCOM/MUOS.
• Fluency with Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) organizations.
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
• Experience in Space Systems Command (SSC) acquisition.

Education Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active DoD Secret clearance to start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in California is $90,000/year to $115,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job- related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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Salary : $10,000 - $115,000