System Engineering and Technical Assistance

Company: Varantec, Inc.
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled professional to support our integrated Program Office by overseeing taskers, conducting outreach, and ensuring seamless execution of program acquisition activities. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in Test & Validation planning, Configuration Management, and Risk Management while acting as a trusted advisor for major program milestones. Key Responsibilities: - Tasker Management: Review all TIER taskers from Program Offices, the Enterprise, and Mission Partners to assess relevancy, resource allocation, and deadlines. - Outreach & Engagement: Conduct outreach activities with IC partners and Enterprise members to support program acquisition efforts. - Test & Validation Oversight: Ensure effective planning of test activities, including scheduling, resource management, and requirement satisfaction. - Milestone Planning & Execution: Serve as the SETA Lead, ensuring major milestones are proactively planned and all necessary documentation, schedules, and coordination efforts are completed successfully. - Configuration Management: Lead triage efforts for Requests for Change (RFCs), evaluating potential programmatic impacts and assigning appropriate personnel for resolution. - Risk & Opportunity Management: Act as the Program Risk Lead, identifying and assessing risks and opportunities, collaborating with government and subject matter experts to implement mitigation strategies. Qualifications & Requirements: - 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 - Experience with program acquisition, risk management, and configuration management in a government or defense setting. - Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills. - Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including government, SETA, and FFRDC personnel. Desired Qualifications & Requirements: - Experience at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO); - STEM Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; - SIGINT Experience 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 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.

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