Space Acquisition Logistics/Life Cycle Manager

Space Acquisition Logistics/Life Cycle Manager at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

The Space Acquisition Logistics/Life Cycle Manager at MTSI leads integrated logistics support for innovative space and ground systems. They focus on optimizing system life cycles by developing logistics strategies, performing effectiveness analysis, and facilitating high-level communication with government leadership. This role requires extensive experience in DoD program management and a strong background in logistics for cutting-edge space systems.

MTSI is searching for a senior Space Acquisition Logistics/Life Cycle Manager to provide Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) across the development of several first-of-kind space and ground systems.

Why Choose MTSI?

• Meaningful Work: Our team supports critical programs that contribute to our national defense and security.
• Values-Driven Company:We prioritize our employees' success and well-being, offering competitive benefits and rewards.
• 100% Employee Ownership:We're committed to our employees' success and have a stake in each other's growth.
• Great Benefits: Most full-time staff are eligible for starting PTO accrual, flexible schedules, 6% 401k match, semi-annual bonuses, company-funded ESOP, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Track Record of Success: We've grown every year since our founding in 1993.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space and ground systems.

This handpicked candidate will serve as the lead logistician in the performance of comprehensive analysis across the spectrum of ILS elements. Responsibilities span the development and implementation of product support strategies throughout the system life cycle while driving optimization for key performance outcomes such as reliability, availability, maintainability, and reduction of total ownership costs.

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, specializing in delivering first-of-systems to fill quick-turn needs and deliver operational capability to the USSF.

You will be responsible for logistics planning, analysis, assessment, requirements verification, technical writing, and review of documentation, and integration for Space RCO programs during the acquisition lifecycle.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Serves as logistics advisory lead for high-visibility and extremely time-critical programs.
• Provides logistics planning, analysis, assessment, requirements verification, technical writing, and review of documentation, and integration for Space RCO programs during the acquisition lifecycle.
• Assesses programs against the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements.
• Evaluates system design and testing of reliability, availability, and maintainability-cost metrics to achieve user requirements in mission capability and monitor system performance for improvements.
• Develops, assesses, evaluates, and coordinates logistics planning documents to implement a logistics life cycle integrated product support strategy for system fielding and support program milestones.
• Supports and advises government program managers through all phases of acquisition logistics planning.
• Performs independent work to provide logistics and support system effectiveness analysis, studies, and evaluations.
• Performs Configuration Management (CM) reviews to ensure logistics data is properly maintained.
• Develops and maintains maintenance plans, supportability analyses, maintenance tasks, and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA).
• Regularly participates in and facilitates integration/schedule/logistics forums for existing and emerging programs such as logistics working groups and Integrated Logistics Support Management Teams.
• Supports transition to operations, sustainment activities, and assess operations and maintenance readiness for program Depot activation, Fielding, and Operational Acceptance decisions.
• Performs independent work to provide logistics and support system effectiveness analysis, studies, and evaluations.
• Confers with other SETA, FFRDC, and teammates to provide advice and assist with problem resolution.
• Supports management and execution of programs across multiple projects and ensures programs are properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources.
• Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Often briefs government senior leadership.
• Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions. This includes producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the USSF.
• Aids in development of Monthly Status Report on all efforts including updates on major activities, challenges, opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performance.

• Fifteen plus years of proven program management experience in DoD and/or IC system life cycle sustainment.
• Experience in supporting ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
• Experience in the development and fielding of satellites and associated ground systems.
• DAWIA certification in Life Cycle Logistics.
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) experience to Government program offices.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and transition to operations.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, Statements of Work, and Performance Work Statements.

Education:

• Relevant BS and MA/MS degrees.

Clearance:

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility.
• No less than two (2) years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience with at least 1-year within the last 5 years.
• Must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.

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.

Keywords: logistics, life cycle management, space systems, integrated logistics support, DoD, program management, system effectiveness, acquisition logistics, satellite development, technical writing.