Mechanical Engineer for Federal Acquisition

GSA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave and vacation

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit and child care subsidies

Job summary

GSA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to provide professional mechanical engineering support to FAS acquisition and supply functions for assigned items. You will develop specifications, review military specs, and help maximize competition in procurement.

The role includes presenting technical recommendations, assisting contracting activities, and acting as the agency representative to industry for assigned commodity areas. A degree in engineering and specialized federal experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in professional engineering or a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Submit college transcripts by the closing date to verify qualifications.
• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional mechanical engineering support to FAS acquisition and supply functions; develop specs and standards for assigned items.
• Review proposed and existing military specifications and standards used in FAS procurement; develop contract support documents to maximize competition.
• Provide technical assistance to contracting activities and review of technical proposals; inspect pre-production samples and evaluate quality.
• Act as agency representative to industry for assigned commodities and develop products for national and worldwide support.

Skills

Project coordination

Mechanical engineering

Technical documentation

Acquisition support

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

GSA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to provide professional mechanical engineering support to FAS acquisition and supply functions for assigned items. You will develop specifications, review military specs, and help maximize competition in procurement.

The role includes presenting technical recommendations, assisting contracting activities, and acting as the agency representative to industry for assigned commodity areas. A degree in engineering and specialized federal experience are required.