Combat Systems Project Engineer

Noblis ESI is seeking a Combat Systems Project Engineer for their Chantilly location to: 

• The Combat Systems Project Engineer supports the COTR by providing acquisition support and technical guidance and recommendations related to the integration of National Systems-based capabilities into Department of Defense (DoD) combat systems, platforms, and architectures.
• Specifically, the Combat Systems Project Engineer will have technical knowledge and operational experience using National Systems intelligence reporting and capabilities in support of military operations with a specific emphasis placed on Special Operations Forces.
• Serve as technical expert in their assigned area
• Support the PM in multiple areas which include operational integration, program management, acquisition support, analytic support, technical analysis, user requirement management/development, architecture, CONOPs, and customer outreach and support 
• Other responsibilities include administrative and technical support to the Government leadership team, internal cross tower coordination, external mission partners and other DoD/IC customers

• Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance. Ability to obtain/maintain a Counterintelligence Polygraph. 
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience; or, High School equivalent and 14+ years of relevant experience.
• 5 years or greater of experience in Project and Acquisition Management, with emphasis on Government acquisition in DoD, IC, or U.S. Special Operations Command?
• Have a strong technical understanding and operational experience using tactical networks and communications capabilities.
• Experience managing cost, schedule and performance aspects for rapid capability development and integration efforts
• Experience developing National Systems-based technical solutions to address tactical network and communications capability gaps
• Developed acquisition documentation related to Requests for Proposals to industry for capability development efforts
• Served as a technical SME for all SOF related matters
• Fundamental understanding of DoD and IC tactics, techniques, and procedures including CONOPS and architectures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and perform other duties as assigned
• Possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to manage multiple customer requests simultaneously
• Must be able to travel

• Master’s Degree
• Supported U.S. Special Operations Command
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to summarize and brief senior level Government leaders, civilians and military officers
• Ability to build and present technical briefings and reports with specific knowledge of SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT, Multi-INT, or Communications

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.

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.

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.