System Engineer

Arcfield; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,035 - 234,801; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking an Acquisition Systems Engineer to join the Geralt program. The role focuses on developing acquisition strategies, drafting key artifacts, and coordinating with Government staff to enable program development and execution.

The position requires a TS/SCI with Poly, strong IC/DoD experience, and a track record of contributing across integrated teams. Expect collaboration with multiple program offices to transition prototype software to long-term operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain TS/SCI with Poly.
• Intelligence Community experience and work history.
• Minimum of five years supporting DoD/IC programs.
• Demonstrated performance as an individual contributor working across integrated customer/contractor project and functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation with Government technical and contracts staff.
• Facilitate planning and execution for IDIQ TOs/BAAs and OTAs/CSOs.
• Draft SOWs, CDRLs, In Scope Determinations, and evaluation criteria.
• Assist Government customer in monitoring and managing program financial execution.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly

DoD/IC program experience

Independent contributor

Education

Technical degree: BS/BA or MS/MA or PhD

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to deliver timely and automated capabilities that discover, discern, and discriminate strategic activity, generate relevant tips, and provide vital Global Situational Awareness to national security? Come join our Integrated Intelligence team within the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) as a SETA contractor on the Geralt program.

In this position as an Acquisition Systems Engineer, you will:

• Develop acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation with Government technical and contracts staff, enabling program development and implementation.
• Facilitate new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and execution for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Task Orders (TOs) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), as well as potential alternate contracting approaches such as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSOs).
• Draft common acquisition artifacts such as statements of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria.
• Assist the Government customer in monitoring and managing program financial execution and planning.
• Collaborate with other Program Offices on the transition of prototype software to baseline programs for long term operations & maintenance (O&M) support.
• Deliver acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
• Document technical and programmatic requirements in coordination with technical staff.
• Track technical progress, identify blockers to progress, and assess technical solutions with Government developer teams.
• Integrate SAFe Agile program development processes and activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Technical degree: 10-12 years with BS/BA or 8-10 years with MS/MA or 5-7 years with PhD
• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
• Intelligence Community experience and work history
• Minimum of five years supporting DoD/IC programs
• Demonstrated performance as an individual contributor working across integrated customer/contractor project and functional teams to deliver capabilities

Desired

• Prefer Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Program Management
• Prefer PMP certification

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (for Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield’s benefit offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $135,035.83 Max: $234,801.11

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.