Alexandria Insights

Senior Acquisition Systems Engineer

Stafford, VA - Full Time

Senior Acquisition Systems Engineer – Stafford and Quantico, VA

Clearance: Active Secret (TS/SCI preferred)
Type: Full Time
Alexandria Insights is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Senior Systems Engineer to support a Department of Defense customer managing communications and electronic systems across the acquisition lifecycle. This position is ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong acquisition experience and leadership skills who can guide technical execution, mentor junior team members, and serve as a trusted technical partner to Government stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead systems engineering activities from requirements development to fielding and sustainment, ensuring technical excellence in support of acquisition objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, review, and delivery of Systems Engineering Plans and annexes in alignment with DoD 5000-series policies and Marine Corps acquisition guidance.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), including the creation and adjudication of TRAPs and TRDPs.
  • Ensure end-to-end requirements management across the program; review and validate traceability in RTMs and system specifications.
  • Provide guidance for model-based systems engineering (MBSE) initiatives and help translate requirements into DOORS, Jama, or Cameo environments.
  • Advise Government leads on technical baselines, architecture updates, and engineering impacts to cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Support engineering documentation development, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), performance specs, design descriptions, and test plans.
  • Participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and manage technical inputs to CMPro including ECPs, RFVs, and configuration audits.
  • Coordinate closely with test, logistics, and cybersecurity teams to ensure engineering rigor and technical consistency across domains.
  • Mentor and support professional development of junior engineers and analysts on best practices, acquisition policy, and systems engineering fundamentals.
  • Facilitate collaboration across IPTs and WIPTs, maintaining visibility on technical risks and integration challenges.
  • Use Microsoft 365 tools to track engineering actions, maintain shared repositories, and support digital engineering transition efforts.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering within a DoD acquisition environment.
  • Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, SETR events, and documentation expectations.
  • Proficiency in requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Cameo.
  • Experience with configuration management practices and tools (e.g., CMPro).
  • Demonstrated leadership in guiding junior engineers and supporting cross-functional technical teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey technical information to diverse stakeholders.
  • Active DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification preferred.
  • Current Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility strongly preferred.

Job Details:

Location: Stafford and Quantico, VA
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret (TS/SCI preferred)
Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000 (commensurate with experience)

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