Program Manager for Operational Transition

Program Manager for Operational Transition

The Program Manager for Operational Transition specializes in transitioning advanced space systems into operations, ensuring effective coordination and execution across multiple teams. With over 15 years of experience in DoD program management and acquisition, the role demands the ability to provide strategic guidance while delivering complex solutions for national defense needs. This position requires active collaboration with various stakeholders to effectively implement operational capabilities for the United States Space Force.

MTSI is searching for a senior Program Management and Acquisition Support specialist to enable the transition of Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) first-of-kind systems to operations. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space RCO at Kirtland AFB, NM. The Space RCO is one of three US Space Force acquisition organizations and is the one specializing in delivering first-of-a-kind systems to fill quick-turn needs to deliver operational capability to the USSF.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Serves as program advisory lead for planning and negotiating transition requirements for SpRCO programs to SpOC.
• Rapidly develops and fields new, highly classified space capabilities for operations, establishes operational and tactical applications, and conducts research to meet emerging space-centric needs.
• Supports management and execution across the entire portfolio of programs and ensures programs are properly coordinated and lessons learned are applied efficiently for rapid fielding.
• Provides detailed analysis, evaluation, and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission-critical challenges/issues.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify and track program needs.
• Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions.
• Assists in acquisition planning and technical requirements development.
• H helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.
• Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings.
• Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs.
• Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges, and opportunities.
• Translate results into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Required skills:

• Minimum fifteen (15) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.
• Experience at the MAJCOM/Field Command staff level or higher.
• Experience in DoD program management including program test and transition to operations.
• Experience and understanding of SpOC fielding and operational acceptance processes.
• Experience in OPLAN, Operations, Exercise employment, and CONOPS development.
• Experience in live, virtual, or constructive training environments.
• Expert understanding of the Command and Control/Kill chain dynamics.
• Experience with Space Vehicle and subsystem integration.
• Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.

Desired skills:

• Experience as a SETA in a government program office.
• Experience at the USSF Field Command staff level or higher.
• Experience in space operations to include planning and execution.
• Experience with rapid prototyping.
• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.

Education:

• Relevant BA/BS degree.
• Relevant MA/MS degree.

Clearance:

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility.

Work Location & Travel:

• This position is full-time, on-site at Kirtland AFB, NM and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States.