Project Engineer - Acquisition Lead

Noblis; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 146,200 - 228,400; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking an experienced professional in Chantilly, Virginia for an acquisition support role. You will be responsible for providing technical knowledge and support to the government Program Manager. Ideal candidates will have a Top Secret/SCI clearance and significant experience in leading acquisition projects, particularly in DoD environments.

The position offers a competitive salary range of USD $146,200.00 – USD $228,400.00 per year based on experience. Join our team to help deliver impactful solutions across federal missions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in acquisition management and team leadership.
• Extensive background in National space and ground systems.
• Familiarity with DoD/IC environments and contract types.

Responsibilities

• Support government Program Manager with acquisition technical knowledge.
• Assist in developing RFP packages and evaluating proposals.
• Provide administrative support to Government leadership.

Skills

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Government acquisition experience

Leadership in acquisition projects

Problem-solving in changing environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

High School diploma

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Noblis and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as acquisition support to the government Program Manager (PM) with responsibility for technical knowledge of the assigned teams and programs/projects.
• Provide acquisition guidance, planning, and recommendations related to the integration of National Systems–based capabilities.
• Assist the PM/COTR during development of RFP packages and coordinate completion of technical evaluation of proposals received in response to the RFPs, Task Orders, BAAs, and Other Transactions.
• Support Agile‑based program management.
• Support the PM in multiple areas at the systems, mission, and enterprise levels, including program management, acquisition support, analytic support, and budgetary practices.
• Serve as technical expert in the assigned area.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Government leadership team, internal cross‑coordination, external mission partners, and other DoD/IC customers.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience OR Master's degree and 8 years of experience OR Associates degree and 13 years OR High School diploma and 16 years of experience.
• Experience leading acquisition projects, from acquisition strategy definition through contract award and execution, with emphasis on Government acquisition in DoD or IC environments.
• Minimum of 10 years of acquisition management experience, including team leadership.
• Background/knowledge in National space and ground systems.
• Familiarity with project management; monitoring developer cost, schedule, and performance; and program office processes, techniques, and documentation.
• Familiarity with different contract types (e.g., competition, sole source, IDIQ/TOs, Other Transactions, or Broad Agency Announcements).
• Ability to facilitate commonality within the enterprise by acquiring a multi‑INT, multi‑sensor, and multi‑nodal processing capability.
• Ability to problem‑solve in a rapidly changing environment and interface with the customer daily.
• Track and respond to office tasking, build, and present program briefings, and update project schedules and calendars.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with NRO and DoD national and tactical space architectures.
• Knowledge of electro‑optical, RADAR, SIGINT, Communications, Mission Management, and Mission processing systems supporting a space and ground architecture.
• Working knowledge of SAFe Agile or similar Agile processes, and experience with JIRA and Confluence tools.
• Certified in one or more of the following: INCOSE (or DAWIA equivalent), OMG Systems Modeler, Agile, Project Management, MBSE.
• Ability to travel.

Compensation

USD $146,200.00 – USD $228,400.00 /Yr.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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