About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Acquisition Systems Engineer to support a high-priority national security space program. This is a high-visibility advisory role that places you directly at the intersection of acquisition management and systems engineering, working alongside sr. government leadership and multidisciplinary DoD teams to drive mission success.
What You'll Do
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Support the Material Leader with acquisition planning for the SBST mission area
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Coordinate with multidisciplinary DoD technical teams and defense contractors to ensure program alignment
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Evaluate program and acquisition documentation for compliance with DoD, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force policies
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Conduct market research and develop acquisition strategy recommendations
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Support the organization and operation of Integrated Product Teams
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Analyze program progress against plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
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Manage taskers using TMT, ETMS, and related systems
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Prepare, review, and route executive-level Staff Summary Sheets and sr. leader staffing packages
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Track suspense actions and provide timely status updates to leadership
What You'll Need
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Expert-level experience in systems engineering and acquisition management within a DoD environment
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Proficiency in MBSE tools, including Cameo/MagicDraw and SysML
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Strong working knowledge of scheduling, requirements analysis, and program documentation
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Hands-on experience with Python, MATLAB, Jira, and Confluence
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Active TS/SCI clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, NRO, or national security space organizations
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Prior experience in a Program Executive Office or headquarters-level acquisition environment
Why This Role
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Direct exposure to sr. government leadership and strategic decision-making
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Operate as a trusted technical advisor on a program that directly impacts national security
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Broad visibility across the full system lifecycle — space, ground, and data domains
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Opportunity to shape acquisition strategy and program direction on a high-priority mission
Location & Requirements
Fully onsite — Chantilly, VA. Active TS/SCI required. No remote flexibility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chantilly, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $115.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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