Acquisition Support Engineer

XMSTART is looking to add an experienced and strategic full-time Acquisition Support Engineer to our team, in Chantilly, VA. This position is 100% Onsite.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Draft acquisition documentation to include acquisition plan, fee plan/milestone payment plan, statement of work, contract data requirements list, and other documentation required for a competitive source selection.
• Monitor performance requirements and identify disconnects with Request for Proposal (RFP) intent and available budget.
• Support processes to track and report progress on the accomplishment of all contract actions.
• Identify critical program milestones and match them with appropriate contract requirements.
• Develop artifacts and briefings in support of critical oversight reviews to include National Acquisition Board (NAB), Acquisition Strategy Councils (ASC), Contract Review Panels (CRP), and Quarterly Program Reviews (QPR).
• Support technical evaluations of contractor proposals.
• Review complex technical design documentation and provide formal and informal feedback to the COTR and other customer personnel.
• Liaise with mission analysis and technical requirements teams to ensure completeness across the acquisition.
• Coordinate with other acquisition offices to ensure “end to end” acquisitions that reflect sound systems engineering practices.
• Other duties as specified by the COTR and Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Ability to assist the customer with defining technical spacecraft and ground systems requirements, defining a coherent acquisition strategy, and initiating major contracts with industry partners.
• Demonstrate a technical understanding of space systems, a working knowledge of government budget requirements, a sound understanding of contracting regulations, and a familiarity with the NRO’s systems engineering practices.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years familiarity with the NRO’s systems engineering practices.

Education:

• BS degree in Engineering or a related discipline preferred

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph required