Senior Acquisition Systems​/Project Engineer

Pay Competitive

Location Washington/District Of Columbia

Employment type

Other

Req#: 9901

Overview

LMI is seeking a Senior Acquisition Systems/Project Engineer to support a federal program management office (PMO) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the deployment and operation of technology and capabilities to keep our borders safe. We are seeking energetic self-starters who are focused on practical and efficient solutions delivered by an interdisciplinary, collaborative team. These individuals will provide full-time support to the client’s program management office, located in Washington, D.C. Some travel within the United States will be required.

This individual will work with other engineers and subject matter experts to support the client’s program management office (PMO), which is responsible for developing programs of records (POR) and the acquisition and deployment of technologies and systems to protect the nation’s borders.

From program planning and market research to trade studies, requirements definition, engineering analysis, decision support, and program execution assistance, these individuals will apply sound systems engineering principles and ensure that DHS and CBP directives, policies, and processes are followed, and the client’s objectives are met.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support to programs and projects, ushering programs through their acquisition lifecycle from Program of Record (PoR) establishment to program awards, deployment, operation, and sustainment
• Lead or support the development of engineering and project plans including but not limited to the following
  • Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plan
  • Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
  • Integrate Master Schedule (IMS)
  • Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
  • Briefings and artifacts in support of SELC technical review gates
  • IPT and work group charters
• Lead or support the development of RFP packages including Statement of Objectives (SOO), Program Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operation (CONOPS), and Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs)
• Evaluate contractor submittals including RFI responses, proposals, white papers, technology demonstration plans, and contract deliverables
• Support the planning, execution, data collection, evaluation, and assessment of system acceptance tests, technical demonstrations, and other technology and/or systems evaluation efforts
• Perform technology market research, trade studies, requirements analysis, other engineering investigations, and develop white papers and decision papers as required
• Coordinate and track project activities and status and provide status reporting and recommendations to the customer
Qualifications
• SENIOR LEVEL: 10+ years of relevant experience and a STEM BS degree or 7 years relevant experience and a MS degree in systems engineering.
• MID LEVEL: 3-10 years’ relevant experience and a STEM BS degree
• Experience in providing full life cycle systems engineering support to large, complex programs
• Familiar with DHS or DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)
• Familiar with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework
• Experienced in requirements analysis
• Experience in developing engineering plans, trade studies, CONOPS documents, and decision papers
• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment
• Ability to travel out of state on a monthly basis.

All position require eligibility to acquire CBP BI, for which you must be a U.S Citizen.

• Highly Preferred:
  Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI
• This position is contingent upon completion of CBP BI and Funding

The Logistics Management Institute is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services.

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