Arcfield Overview:
Arcfield was purpose-built to relentlessly protect the nation and its allies from today’s national security threats. We have nearly 70 years of proven expertise and excel in space superiority, hypersonic defense and nuclear deterrence, digital transformation, and surface and undersea warfare domains. Our solution areas include space mission engineering, atmospheric science, digital engineering, mission assurance, and advances in modeling and simulation that together with our enterprise-wide adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning, lead to better systems and timely, reliable decision-making. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 18 North American offices, Arcfield employs 2,200 engineers, scientists, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals who challenge the status quo to deliver an efficient technological advantage to our national security and defense partners.
Responsibilities:
Be part of a fast-paced, high energy, team supporting Strategic Systems Programs Re-Entry Branch on the SLCM-N program as the Deputy Project Lead Engineer. This unique and challenging role requires a strong understanding of both DOE nuclear weapon systems and DoD delivery platforms. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical liaison, managing complex interfaces, ensuring system compatibility, and driving successful integration activities throughout the program lifecycle. The candidate should be able to manage having multiple critical tasks at once and be capable of providing recommendations for process improvement. This position will require the candidate to represent the Re-Entry Branch at various meetings and have a comprehensive understanding of how to lead and manage a project from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to manage dynamic Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs, aligning cross-functional workflows, critical path analysis, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery.
- Act as the central point of contact for all delegated tasking, assuming full accountability for the completion of complex, high-priority assignments received from the customer.
- Capable of delivering expert-level briefings and technical reports to senior-grade civilians and high-ranking military officials, translating complex data into actionable decision points.
- Design, build, and maintain executive-level dashboards and BI reporting systems that synthesize complex data from multiple sources into actionable, high-level strategic insights for C-suite leaders.
- Lead engineering projects throughout their life cycle ensuring compliance with applicable government standards across stakeholders ensuring alignment in meeting the mission priorities.
- Facilitate and lead intensive collaboration efforts across various Project Officer Groups, SSP branches, and external stakeholders to maintain technical synchronization.
- Formulate Plan of Action and Milestones for projects and is able to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure milestone accomplishments.
- Lead working groups as a Navy Chair stand-in for SP28 government personnel or serve as the lead engineer responsible for advising the Navy chair on all matters pertaining to the working group assigned.
- Act as a customer liaison representing the Re-Entry Branch at various meetings.
- Develop and review documentation and supporting material for technical accuracy.
- Be data and process driven with the ability to identify areas of concern and able to provide recommendations for overall improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's (with 8-10 years of experience) or Master's degree (with 6-8 years of experience) or a PhD (with 3-5 years experience) in a technical field. Education can be substituted for military service and subject matter expert knowledge.
- Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.
- Ability to navigate the unique challenges of a high-tempo engineering role that requires balancing rigid technical specifications with the fluid requirements of multi-agency partners.
- Ability to learn and master the Phase 6.X nuclear weapons lifecycle process and DoD 5000.02 acquisition process providing technical guidance from development through production.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and chair formal working groups with external stakeholders (DOE, NNSA, AFNWC).
- Exceptional ability to translate complex technical data into actionable executive briefings.
- A passion for learning, helping others, sharing team knowledge, and contributing value to the mission in any way possible.
Desired:
- Prior SSP, NNSA or Navy experience leading nuclear weapon programs.
- Strong background in Systems Integration, including resolving hardware/software interface issues in a "System of Systems" environment.
- Willingness to learn and become a subject matter expert with various system engineering tools.
Equal Pay Act:
This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
Min: $104,344.89
Max: $181,435.52
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.