Acquisition Systems Engineer

FTS International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

FTS International, LLC, Chantilly, VA, is seeking an Acquisition Systems Engineer to provide acquisition discipline for R&D of revolutionary ground-based systems. Responsibilities include drafting SOWs, CDRLs, sole source justifications and supporting SAFe/Agile program processes.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS in a STEM field, and 14+ years in acquisition and contract support, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 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 environment.
• Knowledge of FAR, NAM, contract types and acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of program activities acquiring cutting edge capabilities and prototypes.
• Develop acquisition strategies and documentation enabling program development and implementation.
• Draft acquisition artifacts such as sole source justification, SOWs, and Contract Data Requirements Lists.
• Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature.
• Provide acquisition advisory services during evaluations of proposals.
• Work with teams to track progress, identify blockers, and assess solutions.

Skills

Acquisition experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS STEM in engineering

MS STEM in engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

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.

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – vets/disabled.