Deputy Sensors Branch Chief

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Deputy Sensors Branch Chief with experience working with Sensor Systems to support the 2STS. A successful candidate should be a self-starter and proven problem-solver who possesses initiative, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and a rare blend of experience in military space systems acquisition and operations. This is a 100% onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO that will require up to 40% of the time traveling to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

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.

As a Deputy Sensors Branch Chief at MTSI, you will provide support to the C3BM Data IPT. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO.

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

• Successfully research, design, and lead the technical aspects of work resulting in a successful completion within the specified framework (funding, time).
• Directly support the 2STS Sensors Branch Chief in the performance of duties regarding the sustainment and improvement of worldwide, multi-phenomenology Space Domain Awareness (SDA) sites.
• Sensor Systems Engineering liaison performing cross-cutting analyses of various hardware/virtual sensors being developed and delivered to unique customers.
• Managing systems engineering activities throughout the lifecycle of a sensor system, from initial concept and requirements definition to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Developing customer requirements and architecture risk analysis assessments.
• Developing relevant systems lifecycle processes and procedures to support existing and new sensor programs.
• Engaging across multiple stakeholders, consisting of but not limited to cybersecurity, engineering, and test teams including both Government and industry.
• Identifying, capturing and tracking capabilities and requirements relationships and inter-dependencies across the enterprise, and providing recommendations based on analysis and systems engineering best practices.
• Providing sensor systems expertise supporting proposed technical baseline changes in areas such as capabilities development document (CDD) and mission impact analysis, interdependency impacts, prioritization, and implementation plans.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of integration roadmap artifacts, and capturing enterprise-wide program key events and integration/test activities to aid in communications and decision making.
• Supporting integration activities and discussions that extend beyond the 2STS (i.e. NRO, MDA, DAFRCO, SpRCO, SpOC Mission Area Teams, etc.).
• Providing technical expertise and systems integration support to customers.
• Performing systems engineering and program management functions in support of major reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verificatiion.
• Leading, supporting, and/or presenting at major reviews.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant DoD/IC or industry work experience.
• 8 years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience working specifically on a Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) or Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contract.
• Understand different sensor modalities (e.g. electromagnetic, acoustic, mechanical, etc.).
• Experience in the implementation and management of Sensor Systems.
• Experience with aspects of systems engineering such as requirements elicitation, analysis, derivation and traceability, functional analysis and allocation, WBS, trade studies, modeling and simulation, metrics, risk management, integration and test, verification and validation.
• Extremely motivated individual who is a self-starter and works well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, specifically attention to detail along with effective time and project management.
• Experience with presenting and communicating technical data to various audiences (government and leadership audience experience preferred).
• Willingness to mentor colleagues.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with DoD or IC acquisition and operations organizations.
• At least 2 years of Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or TS/SCI experience.
• APDP certification in program management, systems engineering, or test & evaluation.

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related scientific discipline.
• M.S. in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related scientific discipline, Highly desired.

Security Clearance Level Required:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility is required for this position.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $190,000/year to $210,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, 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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