Job Family :
Engineering Operations & Planning
Travel Required :
Up to 10%
Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Secret
What You Will Do :
Join a high-performing acquisition engineering team supporting U.S. Air Force acquisition programs. This position is for an Acquisition Electrical Engineer - Technical Lead for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Duties include applying knowledge and experience in electrical/avionics engineering, policies, and procedures to acquire and sustain Air Force weapon systems, subsystems, acquisition programs, and product support strategies throughout their life cycles.
Electrical Engineering responsibilities include the following:
Focus on design assessment, integration, and management of aircraft avionics components and complex aircraft avionics and electrical systems over the product life cycle
Plan and review technical plans, systems integration, requirements verification and validation, technical designs, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness analysis
Conduct formal and informal presentations, prepare technical reports, papers, and documents and participate in conferences and discussions related to assigned systems
Prepare documentation and presentation material for program milestones
Provide inputs on the evaluation of technical proposals
The candidate may also be required to perform a wide range of acquisition program office activities, such as: gathering acquisition program information; conducting planning and analyses for all acquisition phases; assisting in acquisition and sustainment strategy planning; tracking, and scheduling; implementing contractor performance status systems; assisting in establishing and maintaining databases; assisting in developing and analyzing key program metrics; assisting in developing and integrating risk management plans and strategies; supporting program briefings; and effectively communicating recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management.
What You Will Need :
Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
SIX (6) years of work experience in DOD/USAF acquisition or sustainment related to weapon system/aircraft avionics or electrical systems
What Would Be Nice To Have :
Master's degree in related area
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or above
Clear understanding of the DoD acquisition and sustainment organizations
Experience in an acquisition program office
Experience in DOD/USAF Acquisition Airworthiness Process
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software (i.e., Teamcenter)
Self-motivated/directed, proactive, high energy, drive for excellence, results oriented, team player
Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and interface with an organization at all levels
Knowledge and experience in engineering principles, criteria, and procedures to acquire and sustain DoD weapon systems throughout their life cycles
Experience with the documentation and analysis of requirements, specifications, design, build, and test activities
The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer :
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
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