Senior Acquisition Logistics Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Tyto Athene is looking for several Senior Acquisition Logistics Managers to support the SSC Product Support Manager (PSM) within SSC's SDA&CP Directorate (SSC/SZ and SSC/SZP). SSC/SZ provides the nation's warfighters a premier electronic warfare capability to enable securing space superiority, among other mission areas. This position will provide subject matter expertise in planning, procuring, deploying, employing and sustaining the current and next generation electromagnetic warfare and other space systems. The Operations and Product Support Services (OPS3) is a staff augmentation and studies analysis contract providing Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the USSF Space Systems Command (SSC). The team, comprised of both Tyto Athene and subcontractor personnel, delivers expert advice and analysis to the SSC Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power (SDA&CP) and Battlespace Management Command, Control and Communications family of systems. This cadre provides support functions in acquisitions program management, systems engineering, cybersecurity, sustainment engineering and logistics. Responsibilities: Provide subject matter expertise and consultation in acquisition program management (PM) and logistics lifecycle activities, in concert with sustainment engineering, cyber, test and evaluation team members to the SSC government integrated planning team Provide expert advice to the Materiel Leader (ML) / Program Manager (PM) and Senior USSF and Air Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, product support, logistics, contracting, budgeting and execution Provide oversight and facilitation of program management and logistics activities between operational stakeholders, as well as, other developmental program activities supporting SZY and SZP. Ability to clearly and concisely advise and present information in person to stakeholders and Senior Military Leadership on program milestone decision and processes ensuring continued program success. Provide a wide variety of acquisition/sustainment technical analyses including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps to the Government Program Manager Facilitate Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) efforts necessary to obtain and execute funding necessary to deliver required capabilities across the program portfolio, including: Fiscal Year planning, execution, execution monitoring, unfunded requirements management, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development and coordination Participate and contribute to the development and coordination of strategic acquisition planning and pre-award activities and documentation, including: Early Strategy and Issues Sessions (ESIS), Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP), Statements of Objective, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Requests for Information (RFI), Justifications and Approvals (J&A), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) Lead development and coordination of solicitation planning and execution activities and documentation, including: Requests for Proposal (RFP), Source Selection Plans/Strategies, and all associated documentation Manage and assist in the development and coordination of overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02, and relevant Department of Defense, Air Force, USSF, and SSC policies Draft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selections Successful candidate may be tasked by Air Force/Space Force to support one or more acquisition programs with responsibility for performance and schedule execution Leads integrated scheduling and active risk management activities for Operations Integration, Logistics, and Product Support Prepare program scheduling activities, meetings, briefings, reports, and analyze information in support of SZP developmental programs. Supports operations training and technical documentation development, including Technical Orders (TOs), coordination and operations integration. Coordinate with operations and development stakeholders to facilitate identifying and designating SMEs who will assist in obtaining information critical for development, to include rapid integration requests Frequently coordinate with multiple military organizations (including Joint, Space Force, Air Force, and Navy organizations) Review and provide input to enabling concepts, concept of operations, and multi-agency agreements supporting program development and integration Adept at a variety of acquisition concepts, phases, and procedures; participate in technical studies, and performance reviews; ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment, performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; and effective written and oral communication skills required Experience working on classified government systems and networks Required: Bachelor's degree Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility 10 or more years of DoD and related Space operations experience, specifically acquisition program and logistics management and/or operational experience Experience with Air Force and/or Space Force operations, command and control (C2), theater operations, space tasking cycle, and operator training. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Demonstrated competency in technical writing Familiarity operating under agile conditions as a member of a Scrum team Superior written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal and negotiation skills Familiar with MS Office products Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams of Military and technical managers Preferred: Master's degree Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe), Project Management Institute- Agile Certified Professional (PMI- ACP), Certified Scrum Master, PMP or similar certification 15 or more years of DoD and/or Space Operations experience, specifically acquisition, logistics and/or operational experience, development of requirements, specifications and proposals; familiar with a variety of acquisition concepts, phases, and procedures; participate in technical studies, and performance reviews; ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment, performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; and effective written and oral communication skills required Certification by Defense Acquisition University Life Cycle Logistics (LCL)curriculum as part of the Defense Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Familiarity working with or at the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), US Space Command (USSPACECOM), and/or Space Force Field Commands Experience/knowledge navigating the Air Force's cloud-based DevSecOps Platform One enterprise service Experience/familiarity working as a Product Repository technician or lead. A successful candidate will coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency leadership - proven success in leading high-performance teams in an integrated product development team environment, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player Objectivity - Must maintain objectivity to determine proper standards, processes, and procedures that benefits the entire organization Creativity - Develop innovative solutions to modernize and improve system proficiencies (i.e. processes, procedures, techniques, tools, etc.) Flexibility - Receptive to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new technology, information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decisions Conflict management and resolution skills Passionate - Possess a passion for researching, defining and enforcing standards, processes and procedures Results focused - Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities Communication Skills - Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations Relationship building skills - Ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role-model leadership Customer service - Superior customer service skills to both internal and external customers Pay Range: $150,000-$175,000, depending on skills and experience levels. After several strategic acquisitions in 2021, Tyto Athene has experienced enormous opportunity and growth. Aside from being the leading provider of mission-focused IT and Cyber services and solutions to critical U.S. government agencies, Tyto is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for network modernization requirements across the federal enterprise. Our employees are the key to the innovation that has made Tyto a success. We provide an environment that is geared to reward potential, innovation, and teamwork. If you would like to unleash your creativity and your career it's time to join Team Tyto! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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