What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquisition Support Engineer position at XMSTART?
XMSTART is looking to add an experienced and strategic full-time Acquisition Support Engineer to our team, in Chantilly, VA. This position is 100% Onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Draft acquisition documentation to include acquisition plan, fee plan/milestone payment plan, statement of work, contract data requirements list, and other documentation required for a competitive source selection.
- Monitor performance requirements and identify disconnects with Request for Proposal (RFP) intent and available budget.
- Support processes to track and report progress on the accomplishment of all contract actions.
- Identify critical program milestones and match them with appropriate contract requirements.
- Develop artifacts and briefings in support of critical oversight reviews to include National Acquisition Board (NAB), Acquisition Strategy Councils (ASC), Contract Review Panels (CRP), and Quarterly Program Reviews (QPR).
- Support technical evaluations of contractor proposals.
- Review complex technical design documentation and provide formal and informal feedback to the COTR and other customer personnel.
- Liaise with mission analysis and technical requirements teams to ensure completeness across the acquisition.
- Coordinate with other acquisition offices to ensure “end to end” acquisitions that reflect sound systems engineering practices.
- Other duties as specified by the COTR and Program Manager.
Qualifications:
- Ability to assist the customer with defining technical spacecraft and ground systems requirements, defining a coherent acquisition strategy, and initiating major contracts with industry partners.
- Demonstrate a technical understanding of space systems, a working knowledge of government budget requirements, a sound understanding of contracting regulations, and a familiarity with the NRO’s systems engineering practices.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years familiarity with the NRO’s systems engineering practices.
Education:
- BS degree in Engineering or a related discipline preferred
Security Clearance Requirements:
- Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph required
