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Advanced Aircraft Technologies SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2025
As an Advanced Aircraft Technologies Subject Matter Expert with MTSI you will provide the U.S. Air Force with Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) on-site to achieve technically sufficient, cost-effective, long-term, critical capabilities to support the war-fighting mission. This position is located on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) in SE Washington, DC but will also collocate in-person with team members at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA and Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Maryland. Your essential functions will include, and may not be limited to: Provide dedicated support to a Program Element Monitor within the Secretary of the Air Force, Special Programs (SAF/AQL) advanced aircraft and survivability portfolio Independently contribute, collaborate, and at times present for the organization on high-visibility, mission critical aspects of multiple programs Execute analysis of technologies for associated or one-of-a kind systems to include system acquisition and life cycle management for planning, programming, budgeting, program execution and security policy Use your in-depth Subject Matter Expert understanding to evaluate issues and provide recommendations up to the Director/GO/SES level regarding advanced aircraft design and mission, survivability, warfighter capability and requirements, DoD systemacquisition, and policies of warfighting and security protecting advanced warfighter capabilities Collaborate with diverse organizations and agencies to innovate and achieve cooperative agreements to leverage and drive solutions to challenging cross cutting problems Provide acquisition oversight and support portfolio management activities including working groups and integrated product teams Interface utilizing secure methods and procedures with other DoD Services, Congress, industry, and other external offices and agencies Engage in cross functional knowledge management and technical writing best practices, building team expertise Requirements: 20+ years of relevant DoD work experience, including experience on aircraft development or operations, survivability related programs, research, and acquisition No less than five years' total experience and one within the last five years in a Special Access Program and/or SCI environment (REQUIRED) DoD 5000.02 acquisition experience on one or more ACAT I and/or ACAT II acquisition programs for research, development, test, evaluation, production, modernization or lifecycle acquisition and sustainment activities of a DoD program; international acquisition and/or foreign disclosure experience a plus Intrinsically motivated team player with a desire to learn including the personal maintenance of technical relevancy * MAJCOM level or higher Staff Experience Strong communications to include verbal and technical writing skills Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a science, mathematics, engineering or related technical field Master of Science (MS) / Master of Engineering (ME) DegreeDESIRED Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) - certified in ProgramManagement, Engineering, IT and/or Test & Evaluation; Advanced or formerly Level 3DESIRED Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with previous SAP experience required. Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. #LI-LS1 #mtsi #LI-Onsite 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. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com 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.