Acquisition Systems Engineer

FTS International LLC

$165K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline is essential.
  • At least 14 years of acquisition and contract support experience is necessary.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are vital.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments is important.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams is critical.
  • In-depth understanding of the IC acquisition cycle and related documentation is crucial.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and execution of acquisition activities for cutting-edge systems.
  • Collaborate with government staff to create acquisition strategies and documents.
  • Review acquisition documents for vetting and approval processes.
  • Draft essential acquisition artifacts including SOJs and SOWs.
  • Prepare contractual documents for government review and approval.
  • Provide advisory services during proposal evaluations.
  • Work with development teams to monitor technical progress and propose solutions.
  • Maintain funding details in financial management tools.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance coverage available.
  • Paid Time Off for work-life balance.
  • Life Insurance options offered.
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits included.
  • Retirement and Savings plans available.
  • Learning and Development opportunities for professional growth.
  • Wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles.
  • Additional optional benefits available.
Full Job Description
FTS has an opportunity for an Acquisition Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA.

The Acquisition Systems Engineer will provide Acquisition discipline to an organization supporting the research and development of revolutionary ground-based systems.

Responsibilities
  • Support the development and execution of program activities acquiring cutting edge capabilities and prototypes
  • Work with government technical and contracts staff developing acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling program development and implementation
  • Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition documents such as a sole source justification, CDRLs, and Statement of Work (SOW)
  • Draft common acquisition artifacts such as sole source justification, statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
  • Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature
  • Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals
  • Effectively work with development teams to track technical progress, identify blockers to progress, and assess technical solutions
  • Enter funding information into customer's financial tools
  • Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities
  • Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements
  • Develop acquisition packages in accordance with government acquisition checklists
  • Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition documents such as a sole source justification, CDRLs, and Statement of Work (SOW)
  • Draft common acquisition artifacts such as sole source justification, statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
  • Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature
  • Provide acquisition advisory services during evaluations of proposals


Required Skills/Qualifications
  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
  • 14+ years' acquisition and contract support experience
  • Excellent attention to detail, oral, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional team
  • Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and communications skills
  • Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, acquisition documentation and budgetary processes
  • Working knowledge of FAR, NAM, Contract types and acquisition processes, tools
  • Knowledge of R&D and/or space systems acquisition
  • Excellent skills with MS Office Suite


Desired Skills/Qualifications
  • MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
  • DAWIA Level III Certification in Contracting/Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional)
  • Experience building architectural representations to inform management decision making
  • Experience with Agile development practices and SAFe processes


Expected Salary Range: $165,000 - $195,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity and market considerations. In addition, FTS International, LLC has benefits offerings in addition to salary to include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

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