Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Scheduling

Generous 401K Plan

Job Summary

The candidate will provide SETA support for the acquisition of satellite and ground systems cooperatively with Government, FFRDC, and other SETA contractors. Candidate should be knowledgeable in the areas of systems engineering, satellite vehicle engineering, strategic acquisition and source selection planning. The candidate's responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day collaboration with Government, FFRDC, SETA, developers, and mission partners

Author Government requirements and objectives

Provide technical support in the areas of Engineering, Payload Engineering, Spacecraft Engineering

Participate in government and contractor sponsored technical exchange meetings, design reviews and program reviews

Support requirements studies, independent review teams, integrated product teams, evaluate concepts of operations, evaluate alternative design architectures, identify major technical issues that must be addressed, identify strengths/weaknesses, and recommend technical and programmatic solutions to the government.

Advise senior and mid-level government managers on acquisition decisions regarding complex projects

Provide technical support in developing verification and test approaches as well as reviewing test data for requirements verification

Generate, maintain and manage technical and program documentation, reports, and presentations

Develop presentations and create correspondence that captures and conveys technical analyses and positions in concise and coherent products

Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph;

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;

Experience in engineering and/or acquisition of Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DoD spacecraft systems;

Knowledge of IC and/or DoD acquisition roles, processes, and/or program management;

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment with excellent communication skills; and

Good working knowledge of MS Office applications

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor's STEM degree

Advanced degree

Experience with IC and/or DoD space architectures

Experience working within or closely with the customer's Acquisition Offices

Additional Information: This position is in Chantilly, VA.

About us:

Varantec, Inc. operates as a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business concern founded in 2011 that provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) as well as acquisition services to the Government. Varantec is looking to grow in the areas of ground and space systems engineering and and acquisition support and will focus on providing each employee with a high level of job satisfaction. At Varantec, Inc. we value honesty, integrity and commitment to the mission. All of our employees are all free of any Organizational Conflict of Interest issues.

Varantec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.