AQR S94-Senior Acquisition Engineer - Secret
Company: Nationwide IT Services
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 2, 2025
Job Description:
Senior Acquisition Engineer
Clearance Required:Secret
Schedule:5 days onsite at the Pentagon, with telework on an ad
hoc/case-by-case basisNationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a
Senior Acquisition Engineer to provide engineering support to
SAF/AQR (The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition,
Technology, and Logistics). This individual must have relevant
acquisition systems engineering experience in a System Program
Office and/or HAF.
Position Overview:
The Senior Acquisition Engineerwill provide critical engineering
support to the maturation of technologies and programs within
theAQR portfolio, leveraging systems engineering and integration
expertise. This role involves conducting engineering assessments,
analyzing weapon systems, and providing recommendations to inform
decision-making for Air Force acquisition programs. The ideal
candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering,
program management, and the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting,
and Execution (PPBE) process and Program Objective Memorandum
(POM)Key Responsibilities:
Technical Analysis and Engineering Assessments:
Study, analyze, and provide
recommendations onrequirements, acquisition strategies, program
documentation, and program execution.Conduct impartial assessments
of programs approachingmilestone decisionsand evaluate prime
Contractor technical and operational issues.Performtechnical
studieson individual weapon systems, weapon system integration, and
capability areas.Analyzeweapon systems architecture and
integrationto identify issues and recommend solutions.Assessweapon
system design alternativesto ensure they meet required
capabilities.Research and Program Support:
Research and provide technical
analysis to support the preparation ofprogrammatic documentationand
responses to Congressional, DoD, Air Force Secretariat, and Air
Staff inquiries.Identifyoperational deficienciesand key issues,
conduct research to develop alternatives, and provide actionable
recommendations for resolution.Performweapon system/technology/cost
trade-off studiesto inform decision-making.Review and
assesstechnical, operational, and management concepts, documents,
and specifications.Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and
Policy:
Provide expertise onMBSE
implementation and policy, ensuring alignment with Air Force
acquisition engineering standards.Assesspolicy requirements and
proceduresgoverning Air Force acquisition engineering and technical
services.Evaluateoperating system end-of-life supportand recommend
strategies to mitigate impacts on weapon systems.Technology
Transition and S&T Integration:
AssessTechnical Transition
activities, including mission engineering, early systems
engineering, experimentation, and prototyping.Identifytechnology
gapsand align them with Science and Technology (S&T) efforts to
address future force requirements.Provide advice on
leveragingS&T effortsto enhance future force
capabilities.Communication and Collaboration:
Communicatetechnical ideaseffectively
to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and
understanding.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align
engineering efforts with program objectives.Handleconfidential and
classified (Secret)information, correspondence, and communications
with discretion.Administrative and IT Proficiency:
Demonstrate proficiency
incomputer-based communication and office IT tools.Quickly learn
and adapt tosoftware packagesused by the Department of the Air
Force (DAF).Performance Metrics:
Timely Delivery of
Assessments:Provide accurate and actionable engineering assessments
within established deadlines.Quality of Recommendations:Deliver
well-researched, data-driven recommendations that address
programmatic and technical challenges.Stakeholder
Satisfaction:Ensure positive feedback from stakeholders on the
clarity, relevance, and impact of technical analyses and
recommendations.Compliance with Policies:Adhere to Air Force
acquisition policies, MBSE standards, and security
protocols.Effective Communication:Demonstrate the ability to
translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable
insights for non-technical audiences.Qualifications:
Education:
Master's degreein any engineering
specialty relevant to the position description
duties.Substitutions:12 years of relevant work experience may
substitute for a Master's degree.Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of
relevant work experience may substitute for a Master's
degree.Experience:
10+ years of systems engineering
experiencein a System Program Office (SPO) and/or Headquarters Air
Force (HAF).10+ years of experiencein the Air Force or DoD PPBE
process with programs of record.Demonstrated expertise inweapon
systems analysis, technical assessments, and MBSE
implementation.Desired Skills:
Familiarity withMBSE tools(e.g.,
DOORs, CAMEO).Strong analytical and problem-solving
skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to
work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.About
Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, a CVE-verified
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Our mission is to
deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging
technology, people, and industry best practices to implement
innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team
members.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision
insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer
match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits,
employee assistance program (EAP) and educational reimbursement
along with Pet Insurance.
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability or
protected veteran status.
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