Project Engineer – Acquisitions (All Levels)

Professionals in acquisition are responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategies to assist government procurement agencies in defining proposals and qualifying vendors to procure new assets or capabilities that align with an organization's growth objectives. They utilize their expertise with the defense acquisition process, contract management, and negotiation to support clients in the analysis and improvement of acquisition process policy and procedures. Typical responsibilities include devising strategies for deploying and implementing new acquisition policy initiatives and measuring the effectiveness of implementations. Acquisition roles also involve soliciting bids and proposals from vendors, negotiating contracts and agreements, and managing vendor relationships to ensure compliance with contractual terms and performance expectations. Additionally, professionals may be involved in evaluating supplier performance, resolving vendor disputes and issues, and monitoring and tracking procurement activities and expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary and regulatory requirements. Their expertise in areas such as procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation enables organizations to optimize purchasing decisions, minimize costs, and achieve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Noblis-ESI is seeking a Project Engineer with an acquisitions and contracting background to support our client on-site in Chantilly, VA.  

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 

• 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 

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Alternatively, demonstrate an additional 4 years of related acquisition experience per level if no bachelor's degree is held. 

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph 

• Experience in project management and acquisition, particularly focusing on Government acquisition within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC). 

• Experience managing developer cost, schedule, and performance, as well as familiarity with program office processes, techniques, and documentation. 

• Proficiency with various contracting types, such as competition, sole source, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts/tasks orders, Other Transactions, and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs). 

• 10% travel 

Junior-Level  

• Bachelor's degree  

• 0 - 5 years of experience 

• Compensation:  $60,400 - $114,375

Mid-Level  

• Bachelor's degree  

• 5 - 10  years of experience 

• Compensation:  $88,500 - $138,300

 Senior-Level  

• Bachelor's degree 

• 10+ years of experience 

• Compensation:  $117,800 - $184,100

• Master's degree 

• Understanding of the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) and Department of Defense’s (DoD) national and tactical space architectures. 

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

• Familiarity with SAFe Agile or similar agile processes, and tools like JIRA and Confluence. 

• Certified in one or more of the following: INCOSE (or DAWIA equivalent) or Project Management. 

• Strong briefing and writing skills. 

• A demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic environment. 

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.

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Compensation 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, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

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