Acquisition Systems Engineer

About the role

FTS International, LLC has an opportunity for an Acquisition Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The Acquisition Systems Engineer will provide Acquisition discipline to an organization supporting the research and development of revolutionary ground-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of program activities acquiring cutting edge capabilities and prototypes
• Work with government technical and contracts staff developing acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling program development and implementation
• Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages
• Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition documents such as a sole source justification, CDRLs, and Statement of Work (SOW)
• Draft common acquisition artifacts such as sole source justification, statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
• Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature
• Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals
• Effectively work with development teams to track technical progress, identify blockers to progress, and assess technical solutions
• Enter funding information into customer's financial tools
• Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities
• Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements
• Develop acquisition packages in accordance with government acquisition checklists

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph
• BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
• 14+ years' acquisition and contract support experience
• Excellent attention to detail, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional team
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and communications skills
• Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, acquisition documentation and budgetary processes
• Working knowledge of FAR, NAM, Contract types and acquisition processes, tools
• Knowledge of R&D and/or space systems acquisition
• Excellent skills with MS Office Suite

Desired Skills

• MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
• DAWIA Level III Certification in Contracting/Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional)
• Experience building architectural representations to inform management decision making
• Experience with Agile development practices and SAFe processes

Pay & Benefits

Expected Salary Range: $165,000 - $195,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity and market considerations.

Benefits offerings include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.