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General Engineer (Integrated Air and Missile Defense Portfolio Manager)
Office of the Secretary of DefenseArlington, VA · full time · Senior
$143,913 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role manages integrated air and missile defense acquisition programs, involving strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of complex defense technology development. It suits engineers with extensive experience in defense acquisition, cost-schedule-technical risk analysis, and the ability to navigate policy, procurement, and high-level decision-making environments.
Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of Defense’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited program) or equivalent education/experience demonstrating knowledge of physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences
- One year of specialized experience managing comprehensive acquisition programs including IAMP development, milestone decision management, competitive contract awards, and T&E events
- Current registration as Engineer Intern, Engineer in Training, or Professional Engineer, or evidence of passing Fundamentals of Engineering examination, or 60+ semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, or bachelor's degree in related field with 1+ year professional engineering experience