Junior Engineer – Defense and Security Assistance

About the role

Bowhead is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to join our dynamic team providing critical support for C5ISR systems to our international partners through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program located at APG, MD.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.
• Analyze contract technical deliverables for adequacy and completeness for FMS programs, including system design documents, test plan and report documentation, operator and maintenance technical manuals, training documentation and materials.
• Vet release of FMS country requested equipment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
• Conduct market research and analyze market research results.
• Converse with a wide range of technical skill sets in supporting Security Assistance requirements for Country, Office of Security, DSCA/USASAC and vendors/industry partners.
• Assess configuration management of assigned equipment.
• Developing, for Government review and approval, Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) for definite and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. ARPs include, at a minimum: Statements of Work or Performance Work Statement, System Requirements Documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Source Selection Evaluation Plans (SSEPs), Quality Assurance Support Plans (QASP), OPSEC Cover Sheets.
• Conduct FMS case technical evaluations for Government approval and assess technical requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.1.7.1.2 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
• Advise Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEBs) in accordance with Chapter 6.3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
• Program briefs to organizations and customers utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Affiliate with the Government in preparing the following types of documents, which are not all-inclusive: Justification and Approval (J&A) and Memo in Lieu of J&A, Country directed sole source awards, Undefined Contract Actions, Urgency Statements, Engineering Change Proposals, Contract modifications, Conduct and participate in witnessing test and acceptance events.
• Travel, including OCONUS, up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technical discipline
• 2 - 5+ years of Engineering experience

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Nice to have

• Previous experience supporting the U.S. Army, Department of Defense (DoD)
• Familiarity with a wide variety of military equipment
• Experience with technical writing and training
• Organizational skills with an ability to balance attention to detail with strategic thinking
• An inquisitive mindset — someone who loves to ask the right questions and solve complex problems

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Benefits

• Target salary range is $80,000 to $110,000; commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Full-time

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Security Clearance

• Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location