Project Engineer - Acquisitions (All Levels)

Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking a Project Engineer - Acquisition with a national space enterprise and ground systems acquisition background to work with our clients in supporting the future ground architecture

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as acquisition support to the government Program Manager (PM) with responsibility for technical knowledge of the assigned teams and programs/projects

• Provide acquisition guidance, planning, and recommendations related to the integration of National Systems-based capabilities

• Assist the PM/COTR during development of RFP packages and coordinate completion of technical evaluation of proposals received in response to the RFPs, Task Orders, BAAs, and Other Transactions  

• Will support Agile-based program management

• Support the PM in multiple areas at the systems, mission, and enterprise levels; with program management; acquisition support; analytic support and analysis; and budgetary practices

• Serve as technical expert in their assigned area

• Other responsibilities include administrative and technical support to the Government leadership team, internal cross coordination, external mission partners and other DoD/IC customers

Required Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph  
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in project management and acquisition, with emphasis on Government acquisition in DoD or IC
• Familiarity with project management; monitoring developer cost, schedule, and performance; and program office processes, techniques, and documentation
• Familiarity with different contracting types, e.g.: competition, sole source, IDIQ/TOs, Other Transactions, or Broad Agency Announcements)
• Ability to facilitate commonality within the enterprise by acquiring a multi-INT, multi-sensor, and multi-nodal processing capability
• Ability to problem solve in a rapidly changing environment and interface with the customer daily
• Track and respond to office tasking, build, and present program briefings, and update project schedules and calendars

Junior-Level 

• Bachelor's degree 
• 0 - 5 years of experience
• Background / knowledge in systems engineering
• Compensation: $77,800 - $133,750

Mid-Level 

• Bachelor's degree 
• 5 - 10  years of experience
• Background / knowledge in National space and ground systems
• Compensation: $103,800 - $196,075

 Senior-Level 

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of experience
• Background / knowledge in National space and ground systems
• Compensation: $125,500 - $237,050

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree 

• Familiarity with the NRO’s and DoD’s national and tactical space architectures

• Knowledge of Electro-optical, RADAR, SIGINT, Communications, Mission Management, and Mission processing systems supporting a space and ground architecture

• Working knowledge of SAFe Agile or similar agile processes and JIRA and Confluence tools

• Certified in one or more of the following: INCOSE (or DAWIA equivalent), OMG Systems Modeler, Agile, Project Management, MBSE

• Be able to travel

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.

Salary : $77,800 - $237,050