Transformation and Change Management Lead Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Aug 18, 2026 MTSI is seeking an experienced Transformation and Change Management Lead to support enterprise-level acquisition transformation within the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft (F&AA) Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in organizational change, strategic communication, and defense acquisition processes to guide, enable, and accelerate the adoption of agile portfolio management practices across a dynamic, high-visibility environment. Responsibilities Lead transformation and change initiatives using more than 8 years of experience managing complex DoD or Federal organizational change efforts, supporting the development, delivery, and sustainment of portfolio training, transformation curricula, and workforce adoption strategies. Develop, execute, and continuously refine a comprehensive strategic communication plan tailored to internal cross-organizational stakeholders and external partners including Department of the Air Force (DAF), OSW, Congress, and Industry. Represent the F&AA directorate in acquisition transformation activities across DAF and OSW-level working groups, tiger teams, governance boards, and cross-functional forums, leveraging foundational defense acquisition knowledge to inform and influence transformation outcomes. Drive structured, grass-roots feedback loops, lessons learned capture, and process improvement initiatives into the directorate's transformation engine, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with portfolio management objectives. Apply formal change-management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, ADKAR) and organizational development principles to advise senior members on the Portfolio Acquisition Executive leadership team on organizational design, culture evolution, barrier removal, and leadership approaches to accelerate transformation adoption and sustainment. Support strategic planning, readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement strategies, communication artifacts, and implementation roadmaps to ensure smooth operationalization of agile portfolio processes. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to align transformation goals with mission priorities, workforce capabilities, and broader DoD modernization objectives. Required Qualifications Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Experience working within Special Access Program (SAP) environments. 8+ years leading organizational change and transformation initiatives in DoD or Federal agencies. Demonstrated experience developing enterprise-level communication plans and stakeholder engagement strategies. Strong understanding of defense acquisition processes, governance structures, and transformation activities. Proficiency applying formal change-management frameworks and organizational development principles. Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into actionable guidance, communications, and transformation tools. Preferred Qualifications Prosci or comparable change-management certification. Experience supporting acquisition or portfolio management organizations within the Air Force or broader DoD. Familiarity with portfolio-based acquisition transformation initiatives, agile processes, or digital modernization efforts. Experience building curricula or training programs for large-scale organizations. Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Public Administration, Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. #LI-BBS1 #Hiring #Hiring #NowHiring #EngineeringJobs #Engineering #AerospaceJobs #DefenseJobs #TechCareers #ClearedJobs #

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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.