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Launch Systems Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Sep 10, 2025
Launch Systems Analyst provides expert advice, assistance, and programmatic assessments in support of OSL management, organizational and business efforts. LSAs apply knowledge and experience with technological, programmatic, program management or business fields to support the execution oflaunch enterprise portfolios, organization and governance. LSA tasks include: * Draft technical evaluations, briefings, analysis and reports required to effect program execution. LSAs collect, analyze, and evaluate data, and make recommendations based on results. * Develop processes to determine the effectiveness of current activities, examine problem areas, and develop solutions. * Analyze and develop new requirements, plans and alternative solutions to support OSL enterprise. Support development of contract, ECP, Task Order requirements packages . Support the develop strategies to procure launch services . Verify that recommended portfolio plans are executable within the OSL resource constraints. * Track, review and provide assessments of contract and CDRL deliverables. * Formulate strategies, processes and products to parallel overall business strategies in conjunction with functional users and government. * Develop and maintain briefings and data submittals in support of OSL equities as part of NRO corporate governance * Draft and review documentation concerning Launch Enterprise Portfolio and OSL Corporate Governance * Develop agreements with external agencies or mission partners * Develop, review and coordinate documentation, communication, process and tools to support COTRs, Portfolio Managers and division chiefs across the Launch Enterprise. * Provides leadership, develop documentation and progranunatic support in areas such as program/project planning, linkages to mission readiness, milestones, project execution, performance monitoring, and risk assessment and management. * Maintain knowledge of processes and tools use to manage requirements and implementation, including strategies and roadmaps * Assess impacts ranging from broad progranunatic concepts to specialized mission requirements * Assists in developing and recommending the adoption of strategic and innovative approaches to technical problems; considers a range of analytical factors * Originates briefings, papers and summary reports concerning all areas of space launch * Support matrix/staff offices to meet OSL program office goals. LAUNCH SYSTEMS ANALYST, LEVEL I (LSA-I) The LSA-I position is an entry level systems analyst professional who possesses some working knowledge of government program management. LSA-I will develop briefings and assessments for a variety of Government customers and audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner. LSA-I will be required to support cradle to grave launch enterprise support activities. LSA-I contractors shall possess at least Programmatic Level II (P2) and the following expected qualifications: Entry level 0 years required General knowledge of NRO policy and procedures General understanding of OSL policy and procedure. Program/Contract management experience and a familiarity with federal government contracting, budgeting and financial processes (Desired: Program/Contract management experience and a familiarity with IC/NRO/SF contracting, budgeting and financial processes) LAUNCH SYSTEMS ANALYST, LEVEL II (LSA-II) The Level-II LSA position is an intermediate level systems analyst professional who possesses proven working knowledge of government program management. Level II LSAs will develop briefings and assessment to a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner to Government leadership. Level II LSAs will be required to support strategic planning as well as cradle to grave launch enterprise support activities. Level-II LSA contractors shall possess all LSA-I qualifications and at least the Progrannnatic Level III (P3) plus the following expected qualifications: Extensive knowledge of NRO policy and procedures (Desired: Thorough understanding of OSL policy and procedures) 2 years of relevant experience Program/Contract management experience and a working knowledge ofNRO/SF contracts, budgeting and financial processes. (Desired: Program/Contract management experience and a working knowledge of OSL contracts, budgeting and financial processes) Ability to provide recommendations/products that reflect best path for the NRO and OSL based on extensive progrannnatic experience LAUNCH SYSTEMS ANALYST, LEVEL III (LSA-III) The Level-III LSA position is a senior level systems analyst professional who possesses proven working knowledge of government program management. Level III LSAs will develop briefings and assessment to a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner to all levels of Government leadership. Level III LSAs will be required to support strategic planning as well as cradle to grave launch and launch support activities. Level-III LSA contractors shall possess all LSA-I and LSA-II qualifications and at least the Progrannnatic Level IV (P4) plus the following expected qualifications: Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners 5 years of relevant experience. Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk-management recommendations to program managers in support of successful mission accomplishment Ability to deliver effective briefings/presentations/papers on complex topics foraudiences that may be large and/or include high-level decision makers Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing requirements and tasks and managing longterm tasks as well as short-term obligations Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level-I and Level-II LSAs Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph Locations:Chantilly, VA, Cape Canaveral, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Vandenberg, AFB, or Colorado Springs, CO The pay range for this position is $100,000/year to $170,000/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. #LI-JW1 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.