Job Family:
Systems Engineering
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Join a high-performing acquisition engineering team supporting U.S. Air Force acquisition programs. This position is for a Weapons Systems Engineer for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Duties include applying knowledge and experience in systems engineering, policies, and procedures to acquire and sustain Air Force weapon systems, subsystems, acquisition programs, and product support strategies throughout their life cycles.
Engineering responsibilities may include the following:
Systems Engineering, Missions Systems Engineering, Autonomy Engineering
Evaluation of multiple contractors' approach to one of the above mentioned engineering disciplines into conceptual designs
Focus on design assessment, integration, and management of complex 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:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
TEN (10) years experience in weapon system acquisition or sustainment to include engineering principles, criteria, and procedures to acquire and sustain DoD weapon systems throughout their life cycles
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
Experience in an acquisition program office (preferably fighter)
Experience with the documentation and analysis of requirements, specifications, design, build, and test activities
Good Organization Skills and Ability to Work with Minimal Direction in a Changing Environment
Clear understanding of the DoD acquisition and sustainment organizations
High Energy, Results Oriented, Self-Motivated /Self-Reliant, Team Player
Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills with Ability to Interface with an Organization at all Levels
Ability to Work in a Dynamic, Fast Paced Environment
Ability to Multitask and Prioritize
Strong Attention to Detail
Initiative, Self-starter, Adaptable, and High Motivation for Excellence
Excellent Organizational, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills
Self-directed and Proactive
Master’s degree in related area
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or above
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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