Posted by: Defense Contract Management Agency on Dec 03, 2009

Description:

Background information: The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is an independent combat support agency within the Department of Defense. Engineers at DCMA are responsible for assuring contract technical performance and the inspection, testing, and acceptance of products, supplies, and services being produced by the nation’s defense contractors.

Description of Opportunity:  DCMA Engineers work on a variety of engineering projects ranging from aerospace, ground, to general engineering requirements.

They are responsible for providing professional advisory and consulting services and reviewing capability to procuring agencies, operational areas, and support personnel. They develop, prepare, and implement a plan(s) for providing support to Program Management Offices (PMOs) on contracts. These plans serve as the basic tool for assessing and reporting on contractor's cost, schedule, and technical performance.

They serve as Program Integrator (PI) relating to earn value management system (EVMS).

They investigate and analyze operations to determine cause of performance deficiencies.

They work on contractor value engineering and cost reduction efforts.

They work with teams investigating contractor schedule or quality performance problems.

They are responsible for providing engineering technical support for the administration of contracts assigned and working with the buying office program/project managers, and contractors to evaluate and develop recommended solution to complex technical problems.

They are assigned technical oversight duties for weapons, space and support hardware system and components during various phases of development and production.

They perform and analyze costs proposals, value engineering change proposals, Cost Schedule Control Systems activities, engineering management surveys, facilities requirements, pre-award surveys, work measurement system applications and the adequacy of contractor's management systems and procedures.

They perform EVMS maintenance and surveillance of contractor Performance Measurement System (PMS) and specific contracts.

They provide surveillance of contractor design/development engineering efforts.

They monitor and evaluate the work of contractors who produce and deliver a wide variety of products and services for the military, including all types of aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, weapons systems, food, fuel, clothing, information technology, and outsourced services.

Engineers occasionally work in teams, so that experienced personnel are available to help newcomers with information and advice. In some cases the members of a team may work in different locations.


Required Experience:  One year and above directly related such as experience with engineering work that required and was characterized by (1) professional knowledge of engineering; (2) professional ability to apply such knowledge to engineering problems; and (3) positive and continuing development of professional knowledge and ability and knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of a variety of engineering disciplines; and, skill in communication.

 

Required Education:  Baccalaureate degree in engineering or specific course work in engineering and specific areas of mathematics, science or physics in combination with experience as evidenced by engineering certifications and related written testing.  Specific educational requirements are delineated in specific job postings.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  see specific descriptions in individual employment opportunities listed at DCMA’s Careers page at www.dcmacareers.com

 

How to Apply:  View DCMA’s Careers page at www.dcmacareers.com and follow the application process description.  DCMA offers entry-level and experienced employees opportunities to excel in Washington, DC and locations around the world. DCMA is an equal opportunity employer.

 
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About Defense Contract Management Agency

Who is DCMA?

We are one of the leading acquisition experts for the Department of Defense (DoD). The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is the DoD component that is responsible for getting the best supplies and services to the best fighting force in the world. DCMA works directly with Defense suppliers to ensure that DoD, Federal, and allied government supplies and services are delivered on time, at projected cost, and meet all performance requirements. If our forces need it, it’s up to us to get it. As such, DCMA directly contributes to the military readiness of the United States and its allies, and helps preserve the nation's freedom.

On a daily basis, DCMA professionals serve as "information brokers" and in-plant representatives for military, Federal, and allied government buying agencies -- from the initial stages of the acquisition cycle through the entire life of the resulting contracts. Our DCMA team members understand that their work truly begins after contracts are awarded. By providing continuous career building assignments and career-long training opportunities, we enable our workforce to apply a unique set of knowledges and skills that result in delivery of the highest quality of goods and services to our military personnel. We know that every step is critical in ensuring that only the best services and supplies are provided to our fighting men and women on behalf of the American taxpayer.


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