Program Manager Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. 401(k) United States, Nevada, Indian Springs Aug 12, 2026 Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Program Manager to support the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (TEG) Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Creech AFB, NV. Candidate will be responsible for work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting the initial standup and follow-on experimental operations of the Air Force's first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) unit. This position has the primary responsibility of advising on the cost, schedule, and performance of all projects in the portfolio and serves as the primary business advisor to the unit commander. The position manages dynamic and diverse relationships, coordinates with leadership in the unit, program office, and Air Force leadership. The

CCA EOU PM

develops and implements acquisition strategies, andleads geographically dispersed Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) made up of subject matter experts from all functional areas. Assisting in the experimentation and sustainment of software for CCA flight simulation including air vehicle and mission autonomy systems as well as additional CCA related software projects. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, operators, maintainers, and analysts, and will have strong problem-solving, adaptability, communication, leadership, and attention to detail skills. This is not a SETA (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance) position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidate will work in a collaborative environment focused on experimentation, iteration, and sustainment of CCA flight operations and simulation. Essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple outside agencies including US Government (USG) as well as air vehicle and mission autonomy contract vendors
• Plan the management and acquisition strategy for assigned projects/programs within cost, schedule, and performance baselines as directed by unit leadership.
• Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements.
• Advise unit leadership of significant actions or problems and recommend solutions.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics.
• Establish management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems.
• Represent the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives. Participate in conferences and meetings to deliver presentations on project/program status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and anticipated support requirements, and the integration and advocacy of program and project objectives.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and databases, generating reports, and performing basic data analysis.
• Generate clear and concise experimentation reports that summarize the test results and provide recommendations.
• Acquisition and monitoring of construction and building maintenance contracts.
• Acquisition, monitoring and sustainment of complex modelling and simulation environments.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple outside agencies including US Government (USG) as well as air vehicle and mission autonomy contract vendors.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline experimentation team consisting of operators, maintainers, engineers, analysts, and other support personnel.

Required Skills:

Minimum 14 years' experience Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Program Manager or comparable position Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities This position will require a strong ability and willingness to work in a team environment, with demonstrated leadership, customer interface, and organizational skills

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 3+ years of DoD Acquisition experience
• Strong technical project / program management skills
• Knowledge and experience within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Experience with Systems Integration, Networking, and Cybersecurity/Authority to Operate
• Experience with Information Technology systems
• Ability to manage priorities independently and operate in a fast-paced environment with high demand
• Capable of managing large volumes of data and facilitating sharing of the same, skilled at data analysis and critical thinking.

Educational Requirements:

Minimum of Master's degree and 5+ years' Program Management experience, or Bachelor's degree and 7+ years' Program Management experience, or Associate's degree and 9+ years' Program Management experience.

Security Clearance:

Secret clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain

TS SCI/SAP

clearances required. Current TS/SCI desired. All hires will be contingent on candidate meeting requirements for and gaining required security clearances. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel is expected based on mission requirements. Expectation is that work will be performed onsite. #LI-RR1 #MTSIjobs #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.