Nationwide IT Services, Inc.
AQT S94-Senior Acquisition Engineer - Secret
Nationwide IT Services, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Overview
Senior Acquisition Engineer . Clearance Required: Secret. 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 role requires relevant acquisition systems engineering experience in a System Program Office and/or Headquarters Air Force (HAF). Responsibilities
Technical Analysis and Engineering Assessments:
Study, analyze, and provide recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, and program execution. Conduct impartial assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and evaluate prime contractor technical and operational issues. Perform technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration, and capability areas. Analyze weapon systems architecture and integration to identify issues and recommend solutions. 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. Identify operational deficiencies and key issues, conduct research to develop alternatives, and provide actionable recommendations for resolution. Perform weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies to inform decision-making. Review and assess technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Policy:
Provide expertise on MBSE implementation and policy, ensuring alignment with Air Force acquisition engineering standards. Assess policy requirements and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services. 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. Identify technology gaps and align them with Science and Technology (S&T) efforts to address future force requirements. 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. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with program objectives. 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. 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, and effective communication. Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in any engineering specialty relevant to the position duties. Substitutions: 12 years of relevant work experience may substitute for a Master’s degree; a 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.
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Senior Acquisition Engineer . Clearance Required: Secret. 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 role requires relevant acquisition systems engineering experience in a System Program Office and/or Headquarters Air Force (HAF). Responsibilities
Technical Analysis and Engineering Assessments:
Study, analyze, and provide recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, and program execution. Conduct impartial assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and evaluate prime contractor technical and operational issues. Perform technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration, and capability areas. Analyze weapon systems architecture and integration to identify issues and recommend solutions. 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. Identify operational deficiencies and key issues, conduct research to develop alternatives, and provide actionable recommendations for resolution. Perform weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies to inform decision-making. Review and assess technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Policy:
Provide expertise on MBSE implementation and policy, ensuring alignment with Air Force acquisition engineering standards. Assess policy requirements and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services. 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. Identify technology gaps and align them with Science and Technology (S&T) efforts to address future force requirements. 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. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with program objectives. 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. 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, and effective communication. Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in any engineering specialty relevant to the position duties. Substitutions: 12 years of relevant work experience may substitute for a Master’s degree; a 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.
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