Director of Rapid Acquisition & Mission Innovation
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MDW Associates is seeking a Director of Rapid Acquisition & Mission Innovation to support and expand our work across NASA and Space programs. This senior role is designed for a leader who operates at the intersection of mission execution rapid acquisition and innovation helping space programs move efficiently from concept to capability.
The Director will support high-visibility space initiatives-such as advanced power systems lunar and cislunar infrastructure and emerging mission technologies-by aligning acquisition strategy financial execution and program governance with mission timelines and national priorities.
This role is at Glenn Research Center in Cleveland Ohio. This role is 100% at client site.
The Director of Rapid Acquisition & Mission Innovation may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:
- Support NASA mission portfolios by accelerating the transition of advanced technologies into executable programs and fielded capabilities.
- Collaborate with NASA centers mission directorates and cross-functional tiger teams to enable rapid progress on complex space initiatives (e.g. lunar surface systems power and energy solutions next-generation exploration capabilities).
- Serve as a trusted advisor to government stakeholders on mission execution strategies innovation pathways and program acceleration.
- Apply rapid acquisition and agile program management principles to space and science missions operating under compressed timelines or novel acquisition constructs.
- Assist in structuring programs task orders and funding strategies that support iterative development testing and deployment.
- Help bridge the gap between research demonstration and sustained mission operations.
- Lead or support financial planning budget formulation execution tracking and multi-year phasing for NASA programs and projects.
- Analyze program performance funding alignment and execution risks; provide clear actionable insights to government and MDW leadership.
- Prepare executive-level briefings dashboards and decision materials supporting mission reviews and portfolio oversight.
- Foster collaboration across NASA centers industry partners national labs and academia to support mission-driven innovation.
- Contribute to MDWs growth in the civil space domain by shaping new work mentoring teams and helping define best practices for rapid mission enablement.
- Support thought leadership initiatives related to space acquisition mission innovation and emerging technology transition.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Experience working with Prime contractors and understanding inter-workings of all resource-related activities.
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work from multiple customers meeting or exceeding deadlines.
- Requires a high proficiency in MS Office applications with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint and a comprehensive knowledge of automated financial systems and budgetary report generation; experience with SAP and Business Objects are preferred.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills work independently be able to maintain confidentiality of data and communicate effectively in writing person to person and in meetings.
- Requires the ability to travel if needed.
Education Requirements:
- Candidates for this position prefer to possess a BA/BS degree.
Clearance Requirements:
- Public Trust - Candidates for this position must be submitted for a background investigation in order to satisfy government requirements.
Company Description
Incorporated in 2012 MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean VA with offices in Huntsville AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting management services advisory and assistance services decision support strategic planning process planning and improvement task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments exceptional analysis prudent advice direct communication and hard work.
Our core capabilities include:
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Estimating
- Budget Programming and Justification
- Budget Execution
- Acquisition Management
- Financial Systems Support & Integration
MDW Associates LLC (MDW) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race religion color sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age marital status covered veteran status mental or physical disability pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented ethical and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.
Additional Information
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees including but not limited to:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
- Retirement/401(k)
- Flexible Leave Policy
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
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