Senior SETA COTR Advisor (TS/SCI) | Acquisition Lead

QinetiQ; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a seasoned SETA Former COTR to provide senior advisory support to government customers in a SCIF environment. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, extensive acquisition and technical experience, and the ability to draft and manage SOWs, SOOs, RFPs, and CDRLs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government and industry partners, supporting acquisition planning and market research, and delivering high-quality acquisition products for national security missions in the

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 15+ years of IC/national security mission experience.
• Experience as COTR, COR, or similar oversight role.
• Ability to work in a SCIF in the National Capital Region.
• Certification in program management, contracts, or related discipline (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior SETA support to government customers across technical, acquisition, contracting, and program execution activities
• Advise government leadership on acquisition strategy, contract execution, technical requirements, and program documentation
• Draft, review, and manage SOWs, SOOs, RFPs, and CDRLs
• Support the development, review, and coordination of acquisition packages, technical requirements, contract deliverables, and source selection materials
• Coordinate with contracting officers, program managers, technical leads, SETA teams, FFRDCs, UARCs, industry partners, and mission stakeholders
• Prepare briefings, white papers, acquisition documentation, decision materials, and leadership updates for government stakeholders
• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, acquisition readiness reviews, and contract performance discussions
• Work in a SCIF environment and support mission priorities in the National Capital Region

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Acquisition knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace/ Astronautical/ Electrical Engineering or Physics

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a seasoned SETA Former COTR to provide senior advisory support to government customers in a SCIF environment. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, extensive acquisition and technical experience, and the ability to draft and manage SOWs, SOOs, RFPs, and CDRLs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government and industry partners, supporting acquisition planning and market research, and delivering high-quality acquisition products for national security missions in the