Spacecraft Ground Systems Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Leffler Consulting is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Ground Systems Engineer to support an Intelligence Community client in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will support the successful development of an evolutionary satellite and corresponding ground system architecture managed by the Agency Government staff. An active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly is required.

One of our clients in Washington, DC needs a Spacecraft Ground Systems Engineer for a permanent position.

• Position: Spacecraft Ground Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Location: Chantilly, VA
• Position Type: Permanent position
• Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Job Description:
Leffler Consulting is seeking a highly experienced Spacecraft Ground Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will support the successful development of an evolutionary satellite and corresponding ground system architecture managed by the Agency Government staff. An active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly is required.

Duties:
Provide technical support associated with the satellite and corresponding ground system architecture and acquisition programs designated by the government customer
Provide support to meetings, working groups, design reviews, design audits, telecons, and technical interchanges
Provide support to constellation design and planning studies, development of derived requirements, and acquisition strategies
Draft acquisition documentation to include acquisition plan, fee plan/milestone payment plan, statement of work, contract data requirements list, and other documentation required for a competitive source selection
Facilitate the technical evaluations of multiple proposals
Identify disconnects with Request for Proposal (RFP) intent and available budget
Develop artifacts and briefings in support of critical oversight reviews
Characterize and assist in evaluating contractor designs for mission performance; support design trade studies and provide assessments of acquisition risk
Generate reports, technical packages, and other communications, papers, or presentations
Travel offsite to technical exchange meetings at a contractor or other Government facility and other locations as appropriate
Provide technical assessment of related contract deliverables and generate documented rationale for acceptance/rejection deliverables
Coordinate with other acquisition offices to ensure satisfaction of external interface requirements for ground and/or space segments

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, science, or math
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Previous experience developing a variety of acquisition strategies
• Previous experience managing competitive source selections
• Basic understanding of Agency satellite systems and architectures
• Experience in IC and DoD acquisition and program management processes
• Experience in the development of Statement of Works (SOWs) and in the ability to perform technical evaluations on SOWs and BOEs (Basis of Estimate)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills

Leffler Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits program including various options in these plans:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holiday/Annual/Sick/Personal Leave
• Short-Term/ Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Generous 401(k) Company Plan
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Programs Reimbursement

If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at barbara.truszkowski@lefflerllc.com with the information requested below. Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!

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Regards,

Barbara Truszkowski
Technical Recruiter
Representing: Leffler Consulting
barbara.truszkowski@lefflerllc.com
Direct: (703) 936-0076
www.lefflerconsulting.com/

Leffler Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental /veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.