Nationwide IT Services, Inc.
AQT S95 - Senior Acquisition Engineer - TS/SCI
Nationwide IT Services, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Overview
Senior Acquisition Engineer Clearance Required: TS/SCI Schedule: 5 days onsite at the Pentagon, with telework on an ad hoc/case-by-case basis Nationwide 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. The Senior Acquisition Engineer will provide critical engineering support to the maturation of technologies and programs within the AQR 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 on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, and program execution Technical assessments:
Conduct impartial assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and evaluate prime Contractor technical and operational issues Technical studies:
Perform technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration, and capability areas Architecture and integration:
Analyze weapon systems architecture and integration to identify issues and recommend solutions Design alternatives:
Assess weapon system design alternatives to ensure they meet required capabilities Research and Program Support:
Research and provide technical analysis to support the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DoD, Air Force Secretariat, and Air Staff inquiries Operational deficiencies:
Identify operational deficiencies and key issues, conduct research to develop alternatives, and provide actionable recommendations for resolution Trade studies:
Perform weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies to inform decision-making Documentation review:
Review and assess technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications MBSE and Policy:
Provide expertise on MBSE implementation and policy, ensuring alignment with Air Force acquisition engineering standards Policy requirements:
Assess policy requirements and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services End-of-life:
Evaluate operating system end-of-life support and recommend strategies to mitigate impacts on weapon systems Technology Transition and S&T Integration:
Assess Technical Transition activities, including mission engineering, early systems engineering, experimentation, and prototyping Technology gaps:
Identify technology gaps and align them with Science and Technology (S&T) efforts to address future force requirements Leverage S&T:
Provide advice on leveraging S&T efforts to enhance future force capabilities Communication and Collaboration:
Communicate technical ideas effectively to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with program objectives Security:
Handle confidential and classified (Secret) information, correspondence, and communications with discretion Administrative and IT Proficiency:
Demonstrate proficiency in computer-based communication and office IT tools Software adaptability:
Quickly learn and adapt to software packages used by the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Performance Metrics:
Timely Delivery of Assessments; Quality of Recommendations; Stakeholder Satisfaction; Compliance with Policies; Effective Communication Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree
in 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 experience
in a System Program Office (SPO) and/or Headquarters Air Force (HAF) 10+ years of experience
in the Air Force or DoD PPBE process with programs of record Demonstrated expertise in weapon systems analysis, technical assessments, and MBSE implementation Desired Skills
Familiarity with MBSE 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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Senior Acquisition Engineer Clearance Required: TS/SCI Schedule: 5 days onsite at the Pentagon, with telework on an ad hoc/case-by-case basis Nationwide 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. The Senior Acquisition Engineer will provide critical engineering support to the maturation of technologies and programs within the AQR 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 on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, and program execution Technical assessments:
Conduct impartial assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and evaluate prime Contractor technical and operational issues Technical studies:
Perform technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration, and capability areas Architecture and integration:
Analyze weapon systems architecture and integration to identify issues and recommend solutions Design alternatives:
Assess weapon system design alternatives to ensure they meet required capabilities Research and Program Support:
Research and provide technical analysis to support the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DoD, Air Force Secretariat, and Air Staff inquiries Operational deficiencies:
Identify operational deficiencies and key issues, conduct research to develop alternatives, and provide actionable recommendations for resolution Trade studies:
Perform weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies to inform decision-making Documentation review:
Review and assess technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications MBSE and Policy:
Provide expertise on MBSE implementation and policy, ensuring alignment with Air Force acquisition engineering standards Policy requirements:
Assess policy requirements and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services End-of-life:
Evaluate operating system end-of-life support and recommend strategies to mitigate impacts on weapon systems Technology Transition and S&T Integration:
Assess Technical Transition activities, including mission engineering, early systems engineering, experimentation, and prototyping Technology gaps:
Identify technology gaps and align them with Science and Technology (S&T) efforts to address future force requirements Leverage S&T:
Provide advice on leveraging S&T efforts to enhance future force capabilities Communication and Collaboration:
Communicate technical ideas effectively to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with program objectives Security:
Handle confidential and classified (Secret) information, correspondence, and communications with discretion Administrative and IT Proficiency:
Demonstrate proficiency in computer-based communication and office IT tools Software adaptability:
Quickly learn and adapt to software packages used by the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Performance Metrics:
Timely Delivery of Assessments; Quality of Recommendations; Stakeholder Satisfaction; Compliance with Policies; Effective Communication Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree
in 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 experience
in a System Program Office (SPO) and/or Headquarters Air Force (HAF) 10+ years of experience
in the Air Force or DoD PPBE process with programs of record Demonstrated expertise in weapon systems analysis, technical assessments, and MBSE implementation Desired Skills
Familiarity with MBSE 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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