Senior Acquisition Systems Engineer

Reed Integration; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing small business in management and engineering services is looking for a Senior Acquisition Systems Engineer in Alexandria, Virginia. This role involves overseeing the integration between technical and procurement teams, developing solicitation packages, and managing life cycle projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a federal government acquisition environment, a BS in Engineering, and preferably hold PMI or INCOSE certifications. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years performing life cycle Systems Engineering and management in a federal government acquisition environment.
• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP and/or PMI PMP® certification preferred.
• Experience in Department of Defense programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integration and communication between technical and procurement personnel.
• Assistance in development of complete solicitation packages.
• Management of acquisition life cycle projects.

Skills

Life cycle Systems Engineering experience

Development of solicitation packages

Knowledge of federal procurement

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering or a related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office software products

Job description

Reed Integration, Inc., a management and engineering services and training firm, has an immediate need for a Senior Acquisition Systems Engineer in the Washington, D.C. area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing small business!

Duties will include:

• Integration and communication between technical personnel such as engineers/researchers and procurement personnel such as Contracting Officers/Specialists.
• Identification of stakeholders and capture of their needs/requirements for potential defense procurement opportunities.
• Analysis of requirements in terms of functional and quality requirements for the technical clients, identify trends, overlaps and deficiencies.
• Assistance in development and writing of complete solicitation packages including Performance Work Statements/Statements of Work, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Source Selection Plans, Instructions to Offerors, Evaluation Criteria and related acquisition package documents.
• Management of acquisition life cycle projects from concept through contract award.
• Management of cross-functional acquisition/contracting, engineering/technical, and project management/program support personnel.
• Training of technical clients on requirements identification, structure, and definition to achieve their goals.
• Training of contracting personnel on requirements review and analysis.
• Providing Risk Analysis and Management support to assigned technical codes.
• Providing Systems Engineering support for the client’s Acquisition Process.
• Interfacing with customers on a daily basis and providing progress/status reporting.

Experience needed:

• Life cycle Systems Engineering experience with requirements engineering focus
• Experience developing complete solicitation packages including Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Performance Work Statements/Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Source Selection Plans, Instructions to Offerors, Evaluation Criteria, and related acquisition package documents.
• Background in working with various government contract types including firm fixed price, time and materials, and cost reimbursement.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal procurement, Defense Acquisition Guidebook, financial assistance, and related laws, regulations, initiatives, programs and procedures.
• Experience in Department of Defense programs is preferred.

Requirements:

• 10+ years performing life cycle Systems Engineering and management in a federal government acquisition environment (DoD acquisition preferred)
• BS degree in Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP and/or PMI PMP® certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills