Senior Systems Engineer Acquisition Specialist - Arcfield

Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation’s most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers’ missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Arcfield has an amazing opportunity in support of an Enterprise Space Communications Architecture mission and is searching for System Engineers that will oversee and support engineering lifecycles and the acquisition of space and ground communications capabilities.  Arcfield has over 40 years supporting this mission critical program, along with proven track record of providing outstanding customer support with consistent high award fees.  This well-established, tenured team of SETA engineers is looking to expand their expertise and seeking a candidate who will play a pivotal role in the planning and acquisition of space and ground-based communication systems, ensuring successful development efforts and delivery of cutting-edge solutions for a transformative shift in space communications.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and programmatic advisory services during program execution.
• Track technical progress, identify risks, and assess technical solutions in collaboration with development teams.
• Define user requirements and translate into acquisition requirements.
• Provide Acquisition and Systems Engineering Support for the design and delivery of critical components.
• Develop acquisition strategies and documentation to facilitate program development and implementation.
• Support acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and execution using various contracting methods.
• Draft acquisition artifacts such as statements of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and proposal evaluation criteria.
• Offer acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
• Coordinate with Program Offices to collaborate on system requirements and transition prototype hardware to baseline programs.

Required Skills:

• Must possess and have the ability to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Bachelor’s (or equivalent) in engineering related field with 12 to 15 years of experience or 10 to 13 years of experience with master’s in engineering related field or 8 to 10 years of experience with Ph.D. in engineering related field.
• Experience with Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support.
• Proficiency in acquisition and contracting strategies, plans, and associated documents for traditional competitive and alternate acquisition approaches.
• Experience in Space Communication or related field.
• Strong technical background with expertise in evaluating and integrating complex systems solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of government.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products for planning and communication.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Confluence.
• Technical background in space communications technology.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, and cloud technologies.

EEO

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