Medium Range Support (MRS) Program Support

VLinc is hiring a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the U.S.

Coast Guard's Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) aviation program under CG-931.

The SME will provide full-spectrum acquisition lifecycle support-including planning, analysis, documentation, and logistics integration-primarily focused on the Obtain, Produce/Deploy, and Support phases.

This role is critical to ensuring the continued success and modernization of the USCG MRS platforms through expert-level program support and coordination across technical and stakeholder teams.

• Lead acquisition support activities for the MRS program in compliance with DHS Directive 102-01, COMDTINST M5000.10, and the USCG Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF).
• Prepare documentation in support of Acquisition Decision Events (ADEs) and related follow-on actions as outlined in the Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADM).
• Conduct research, analysis, and drafting of key acquisition documents such as the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), Risk Management Plans (RMPs), and Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs).
• Support IPTs and WIPTs by coordinating logistics , distributing materials, and documenting meeting minutes and action items.
• Manage program-level data including correspondence tracking, program review schedules, and workflow charts.
• Assist with logistics readiness reviews, affordability assessments, and budget planning.
• Route documents using USCG platforms such as the Task Management System (TMS) and the Document Coordination and Routing System (DCARS).
• Serve as a liaison between government stakeholders, technical teams, and acquisition leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management , Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience supporting acquisition programs, with 6+ years in aviation or defense-related projects.