Systems Engineer Acquisition Specialist

Arcfield
Chantilly, VA


About the Company



Arcfield is seeking a Systems Engineer Acquisition Specialist (System Engineer Technical Specialist) to provide Systems Engineering Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a government customer for the planning and acquisition of space and ground-based communication systems.



About the Role



As the System Engineer Acquisition Specialist, you will provide Acquisition and Program Management Support to development efforts aimed at designing and delivering critical cutting-edge components of future architecture.



Responsibilities



  • Develop acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling program development and implementation.
  • Support acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and execution for study and development using a variety of contracting methods, such as Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and FAR based competitive awards.
  • Draft acquisition artifacts such as statements of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and proposal evaluation criteria.
  • Coordinate across Program Offices for collaboration on system requirements, acquisition strategies and transition of prototype hardware to baseline programs.
  • Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
  • Effectively work with development teams to track technical progress, identify risks, and assess technical solutions.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 10 to 12 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 8 to 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 5 to 7 years of experience, in an engineering or business administration related field.
  • Must possess and have the ability to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly.


Required Skills



  • Experience with Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and/or Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) support.
  • Experience with acquisition and contracting strategies, plans and associated documents for traditional competitive as well as alternate acquisition approaches (such as BAA and OTA).
  • Experience in Space Communication or related field.
  • Strong representational, oral, and written communications skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products.
  • Proven organization and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interface effectively via written and oral forums with personnel at all levels of government.


Preferred Skills



  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products as planning and communication tools.
  • Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, or cloud technologies.


Pay range and compensation package



Interested applicants, please apply directly: https://careers.arcfield.com/careers-home/jobs/7784?lang=en-us



Or feel free to send your resume to me: shawn.berthaut2@arcfield.com



Equal Opportunity Statement



Arcfield is committed to diversity and inclusivity.


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