Project Engineer I

Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking a Project Engineer I with a background in project management to support our client on-site in Chantilly, VA.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as program support to the government Program Manager (PM) with responsibility for technical knowledge of the assigned teams and programs/projects.

• Provide technical guidance and recommendations related to the integration of National Systems-based capabilities.

• Assist the PM/COTR in program management planning, cost, schedule, and performance monitoring and reporting; program synchronization; generating requests for information responses; cross-program coordination.

• Support the PM in multiple areas which include systems, mission, and enterprise engineering; program management; acquisition support; analytic support; technical analysis; user requirement management/development; architecture; and customer outreach and support.

• Other responsibilities include administrative and technical support to the Government leadership team, internal cross coordination, external mission partners and other DoD/IC customers.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

• US Citizenship is required.

• Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree and 0 years OR Associate and 3 years OR High School/GED Diploma and 6 years.

• Experience in project management and acquisition, with emphasis on government acquisition within DoD or IC settings.

• Familiarity with project management, monitoring developer cost, schedule, and performance, as well as program office processes, techniques, and documentation.

• Travel 10% of the time

Desired Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics is preferred.

• Familiarity with the NRO’s and DoD’s national and tactical space architectures.

• Familiarity with different contracting types; e.g.: competition, sole source, IDIQ/TOs, Other Transactions, and Broad Agency Announcements).

• Working knowledge of SAFe Agile or similar agile processes and JIRA and Confluence tools.

• Certified in one or more of the following: INCOSE (or DAWIA equivalent), Agile, Project Management.

• Familiarity with project management; monitoring developer cost, schedule, and performance; and program office processes, techniques, and documentation.

• Ability to problem solve in a rapidly changing environment and interface with the customer daily.

• Track and respond to office tasking, build, and present program briefings, and update project schedules and calendar.

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org (

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards ( for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us ( .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits ( page on our Careers ( site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $82,500.00 - USD $128,925.00 /Yr.