Description
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Seeking a highly experienced and motivated Systems Engineer to support enterprise-level systems integration, data center operations, and technical advisory functions in support of an Intelligence Community (IC) customers. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of delivering complex technical solutions across multi-site, multi-program environments while serving as a trusted advisor to senior government leadership.
This position requires a self-starter with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills who can operate effectively in dynamic, mission-critical environments. The candidate will support systems engineering and integration activities, acquisition lifecycle management, and inter-agency collaboration efforts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Systems Engineering & Integration
Plan, coordinate, schedule, and execute systems integration projects from inception through commissioning and operational acceptance
Conduct technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with acquisition offices, system owners, and stakeholders to facilitate requirements analysis
Review, analyze, and comment on change requests including RFCs, Non-Standard Service Requests, and Request Items impacting site resources
Utilize DCIM tools to manage system implementation, maintain project tracking, and collaborate in milestone and TEM meetings
Acquisition & SETA Support
Collaborate with SETA teams on end-to-end contract lifecycle management including market surveillance, solicitation creation, budget oversight, SOW writing, and CDRL review
Assess RFPs/RFIs and write technical proposals in accordance with program requirements
Elicit and deliver customer requirements documentation including Statements of Work
Work with cross-functional teams to build and support price-to-win proposals
Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies including generative AI, security logging, machine learning, and data architecture
Program & Project Management
Provide overall leadership and administrative direction to configuration management, access management, and communications security teams
Host and support milestone meetings including site surveys, PSA/PSR, ORR, ORD, and OAR events
Provide weekly written and oral program-level briefings for senior management and cross-agency personnel
Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and Gantt charts for mission directors and government leadership
Author and manage task authorization maintenance service (TAMS) requests to initiate project startups and approve project completions
Document and work with stakeholders to resolve issues, liens, and risks across all assigned projects
Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cutting-edge technologies and their strategic application
Foster inter-agency collaboration and bridge communications between diverse stakeholder groups
Interface daily with customers and clients, reporting project progress through meetings and formal project reports
Support R&D transition facilitation, ensuring smooth movement of emerging technologies from research to practical application
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent)
Experience
Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, integration, IT operations, or related technical disciplines
Demonstrated experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DoD programs
Proven experience in project management, systems engineering, configuration management, and enterprise systems integration
Experience with contract lifecycle management, acquisition support, and SETA functions
Experience conducting technical briefings to senior government leadership and executive stakeholders
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Systems Thinking: Ability to analyze complex systems and recommend integrated solutions
- Technical Communication: Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across agencies and organizations
- Adaptability: Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced, mission-critical environments
- Analytical Rigor: Strong ability to assess data, identify trends, and drive informed decisions
Technical Skills
Familiarity with change management processes and RFC workflows
Understanding of emerging technologies including AI/ML, security logging, and data architecture
Experience with project management tools and reporting platforms (Gantt, dashboards, metrics)
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Primarily office-based location in Contractor or Government spaces
Ability to work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) required
Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of program requirements
Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph required
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