Interdisciplinary Engineer

Defense Contract Management Agency • Fort Eustis, VA

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About The Position

The Interdisciplinary Engineer evaluates contractor cost, schedule, and performance requirements early to identify execution risks. The role conducts hands-on surveillance of design and manufacturing processes at contractor facilities and analyzes engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing data to identify negative trends. The engineer provides Technical Support to Pricing (TSP) and technical evaluations for cost proposals, and develops data-driven lessons learned to help prevent recurring contractor issues.

The position is at the GS-12 level and requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience includes evaluating contractor production engineering capabilities, manufacturing facilities, tooling, and master planning schedules; evaluating contractor design, development, and testing efforts and auditing systems for compliance; analyzing performance trends across systems engineering, supply chain management, and manufacturing operations; and conducting TSP, evaluating contractor cost proposals, and advising on engineering change proposals.

The position requires a qualifying engineering education or an accepted combination of education and experience, as well as the specified specialized experience. A current engineering registration or license, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written test, specified engineering coursework, or an appropriate related curriculum with engineering experience may satisfy the stated education pathways. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level. The selectee may be required to serve a trial or probationary period and must obtain DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management Foundational certification within required timeframes and complete 80 Continuous Learning Points every two years. The position requires a favorable suitability or fitness determination and Secret access eligibility.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the engineering basic education requirement through a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in professional engineering, or an accepted combination of education and experience under the listed pathways.
• Must have one year of specialized experience directly related to the position, equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under another pay system.
• Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
• Must provide transcripts supporting educational claims; education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Any engineering license used to qualify must be current at the time of application.
• Must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement's cut-off or closing date.
• Must complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination; the position has a Non-Critical Sensitive security requirement with Secret access.
• Must meet Selective Service requirements if applicable.
• Must obtain DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management Foundational certification within required timeframes.
• Must achieve 80 Continuous Learning Points every two years.
• May be required to serve a trial or probationary period.
• Financial disclosure is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate contract cost, schedule, and performance requirements early to identify execution risks.
• Conduct hands-on surveillance of design and manufacturing processes at contractor facilities.
• Analyze engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing data to identify and flag negative trends.
• Deliver Technical Support to Pricing (TSP) and technical evaluations for cost proposals.
• Develop data-driven lessons learned to prevent recurring contractor issues.
• Evaluate contractor production engineering capabilities, manufacturing facilities, tooling, and master planning schedules to identify cost and performance risks before and during contract execution.
• Evaluate contractor design, development, and testing efforts and audit systems for compliance.
• Analyze complex performance data trends across systems engineering, supply chain management, and manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate contractor cost proposals and provide engineering advice regarding engineering change proposals (ECPs).

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level