Acquisition Electrical Engineer Technical Lead

Job Family:
Engineering Operations & Planning

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

Join a high-performing acquisition engineering team supporting U.S. Air Force acquisition programs. This position is for an Acquisition Electrical Engineer - Technical Lead for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Duties include applying knowledge and experience in electrical/avionics engineering, policies, and procedures to acquire and sustain Air Force weapon systems, subsystems, acquisition programs, and product support strategies throughout their life cycles.

Electrical Engineering responsibilities include the following:

• Focus on design assessment, integration, and management of aircraft avionics components and complex aircraft avionics and electrical systems over the product life cycle
• Plan and review technical plans, systems integration, requirements verification and validation, technical designs, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness analysis
• Conduct formal and informal presentations, prepare technical reports, papers, and documents and participate in conferences and discussions related to assigned systems
• Prepare documentation and presentation material for program milestones
• Provide inputs on the evaluation of technical proposals

The candidate may also be required to perform a wide range of acquisition program office activities, such as: gathering acquisition program information; conducting planning and analyses for all acquisition phases; assisting in acquisition and sustainment strategy planning; tracking, and scheduling; implementing contractor performance status systems; assisting in establishing and maintaining databases; assisting in developing and analyzing key program metrics; assisting in developing and integrating risk management plans and strategies; supporting program briefings; and effectively communicating recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• SIX (6) years of work experience in DOD/USAF acquisition or sustainment related to weapon system/aircraft avionics or electrical systems

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree in related area
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or above
• Clear understanding of the DoD acquisition and sustainment organizations
• Experience in an acquisition program office
• Experience in DOD/USAF Acquisition Airworthiness Process
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software (i.e., Teamcenter)
• Self-motivated/directed, proactive, high energy, drive for excellence, results oriented, team player
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and interface with an organization at all levels
• Knowledge and experience in engineering principles, criteria, and procedures to acquire and sustain DoD weapon systems throughout their life cycles
• Experience with the documentation and analysis of requirements, specifications, design, build, and test activities

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

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