Acquisition Engineer

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us? With K , you will be at the forefront of Innovative systems. You will join a connected network of K  personnel that spans every aspect of designing, acquiring, and operating the Nation's most precious systems. Be prepared to make a positive, needed impact on our National Security while working with recognized experts and pioneers in the field.

• Provide support to Government Space System acquisition efforts.
• Bridge between Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering.
• Have significant experience with Space Systems and DOD Acquisitions.

• Writing the Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions.
• RFI's and RFP's:
  Contribute to RFI & RFP strategy; write and prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's.

• Overseeing contract execution including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans.
• Advising Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on contract and acquisition items.

• Identifying risks and providing unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems.

• Reviewing contractor submissions for technical accuracy and providing government personnel detailed critical analysis.

• Assist with contract compliance assessments.

Location:

On-site Chantilly, VA

Travel Requirements:
Once a month

Working Hours:

Standard

• Clearance:
  Must possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Education & Experience:
  
  BS/BA 5+ years, or MS/MA 5+ years, or PhD and 5+ years.
• Specific
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience with Space Systems acquisition.
• Experience with Acquisition and Contracts topics like structure of contracts, execution of task orders and fixed price contracts, the government competitive acquisition process, negotiations.
• At least 5 years of experience with the IC.
• Experience with DoD & IC acquisitions, including source selections on Major System Acquisition.
• Experience with Systems Engineering processes across the development life cycle.

• Familiarity with IC and DoD Acquisition regulations and policies.

• Ability to mentor junior contractors and Government team members.

• Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership.

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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