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# Systems Engineer Acquisition Specialist

- **Company:** Arcfield, Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $146,322.0 - $254,426.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Office, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0a6b2486b409d884

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 12 to 15 years of experience, or Master's degree with 10 to 13 years of experience, or a PhD with 10+ years of experience, in engineering or business administration related field.
 * Must possess and have the ability to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly.
 * Experience with Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and/or Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) support.
 * Experience with acquisition and contracting strategies, plans and associated documents for traditional competitive as well as alternate acquisition approaches (such as BAA and OTA).
 * Experience in Space Communication or related field.
 * Strong representational, oral, and written communications skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products.
 * Proven organization and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interface effectively via written and oral forums with personnel at all levels of government.

Desired Skills:

 * Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products as planning and communication tools.
 * Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, or cloud technologies.

## Description

Arcfield is seeking a Systems Engineer Acquisition Specialist (System Engineer Technical Specialist) to provide Systems Engineering Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a government customer for the planning and acquisition of space and ground-based communication systems. As the System Engineer Acquisition Specialist, you will provide Acquisition and Program Management Support to development efforts aimed at designing and delivering critical cutting-edge components of future architecture.

In this position the qualified candidate will:

 * Develop acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling program development and implementation.
 * Support acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and execution for study and development using a variety of contracting methods, such as Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and FAR based competitive awards.
 * Draft acquisition artifacts such as statements of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and proposal evaluation criteria.
 * Coordinate across Program Offices for collaboration on system requirements, acquisition strategies and transition of prototype hardware to baseline programs.
 * Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
 * Effectively work with development teams to track technical progress, identify risks, and assess technical solutions.


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