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We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms ground soldier and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science signal processing data fusion artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning (ML) and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ USs dedicated experts in defense aerospace security and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter Security Forces and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives disciplines and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex our diverse and inclusive environment you can be authentic feel valued be respected and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Join us in our fast-paced support to mission partners across the Intelligence Community and national security space mission environment. You will support mission planning technical analysis operations coordination and systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) activities tied to flight operations ground site operations modeling and simulation and mission execution.

We are seeking a SETA Former COTR to provide senior advisory support to government customers in a SCIF environment. The ideal candidate has prior Contracting Officers Technical Representative experience an active TS/SCI with Polygraph strong Intelligence Community mission experience and a technical background in aerospace astronautics electrical engineering physics or a related discipline. This role requires significant technical and acquisition experience in the NCR with the ability to draft and manage acquisition documentation including Statements of Work Statements of Objectives Requests for Proposals and Contract Data Requirements Lists.

• Provide senior SETA support to government customers across technical acquisition contracting and program execution activities
• Advise government leadership on acquisition strategy contract execution technical requirements and program documentation
• Draft review and manage Statements of Work (SOW) Statements of Objectives (SOO) Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Support the development review and coordination of acquisition packages technical requirements contract deliverables and source selection materials
• Apply prior COTR experience to monitor contractor performance assess deliverable quality and support contract execution activities
• Coordinate with contracting officers program managers technical leads SETA teams FFRDCs UARCs industry partners and mission stakeholders
• Support technical evaluation activities acquisition planning market research requirements definition and contract oversight in classified environments
• Apply technical expertise in aerospace astronautics electrical engineering physics or a related discipline to assess mission needs contractor approaches and technical performance
• Prepare briefings white papers acquisition documentation decision materials and leadership updates for government stakeholders
• Support program reviews technical interchange meetings acquisition readiness reviews and contract performance discussions
• Work in a SCIF environment and support mission priorities in the National Capital Region

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• 15 years of relevant experience supporting Intelligence Community Department of War national security missions acquisition or technical mission programs
• Prior Intelligence Community experience
• Prior experience as a COTR COR or in a similar government contract oversight role
• Ability to work in a SCIF
• Significant technical and acquisition experience supporting classified or national security programs in the National Capital Region
• Technical background in aerospace engineering astronautical engineering electrical engineering physics or a related technical discipline
• Certification in program management contracts acquisition or a related discipline
• Experience drafting and managing SOWs SOOs RFPs and CDRLs
• Strong understanding of acquisition planning requirements development contract execution contractor performance oversight and deliverable management
• Strong analytical written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to advise senior government leaders and develop high-quality acquisition and technical products
• Ability to work in a fast-paced classified mission environment with multiple priorities and time-sensitive requirements
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• Bachelors degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering Astronautical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics or a related STEM discipline
• DAWIA FAC-COR PMP Contract Management or equivalent acquisition program management or contracts certification
• Experience supporting space airborne ISR national technical means missions or classified mission programs
• Experience supporting source selections technical evaluations independent government cost estimates acquisition strategies or contract modifications
• Experience coordinating across government contracting technical SETA FFRDC UARC and industry stakeholder teams
• Familiarity with FARS DFARS IC acquisition processes DoW acquisition policy or other federal acquisition guidance

The salary range for this role is $150000 to 200000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status.