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# Acquisition Systems Engineer

- **Company:** FTS International
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Scaled Agile Framework, Cisco Discovery Protocol
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9112237/acquisition-systems-engineer

## About the Role

TS/SCI with polygraph
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BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
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14+ years' acquisition and contract support experience
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Excellent attention to detail, oral, and written communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and environment
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Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional team
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Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and communications skills
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Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, acquisition documentation and budgetary processes
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Working knowledge of FAR, NAM, Contract types and acquisition processes, tools
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Knowledge of R&D and/or space systems acquisition
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Excellent skills with MS Office Suite, MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
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Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
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DAWIA Level III Certification in Contracting/Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional)
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Experience building architectural representations to inform management decision making
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Experience with Agile development practices and SAFe processes

## Description

The Acquisition Systems Engineer will provide Acquisition discipline to an organization supporting the research and development of revolutionary ground-based systems., *
Support the development and execution of program activities acquiring cutting edge capabilities and prototypes
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Work with government technical and contracts staff developing acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling program development and implementation
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Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition documents such as a sole source justification, CDRLs, and Statement of Work (SOW)
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Draft common acquisition artifacts such as sole source justification, statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
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Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature
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Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals
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Effectively work with development teams to track technical progress, identify blockers to progress, and assess technical solutions
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Enter funding information into customer's financial tools
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Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities
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Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements
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Develop acquisition packages in accordance with government acquisition checklists
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Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition documents such as a sole source justification, CDRLs, and Statement of Work (SOW)
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Draft common acquisition artifacts such as sole source justification, statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
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Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature
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Provide acquisition advisory services during evaluations of proposals


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