Advanced Capabilities Engineer – NGA Programs Lead

Peraton•Reston, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Within Peraton's Space and Mission Solutions sector, there is an immediate need for a cleared Advanced Capabilities Engineer (ACE) to serve as the primary technical proposal lead for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) opportunities. This is a full-time, on-site position based at Peraton locations in the Northern Virginia area, with regular presence at NGA facilities and program offices as required. As an ACE, you sit at the intersection of technical strategy and proposal execution. You are not a pure technologist, and you are not a pure proposal writer — you are the person who translates deep NGA mission understanding into winning technical approaches. You have spent enough of your career on NGA programs to understand how the Agency thinks, what it values, and what a credible technical solution looks like in their eyes. This role carries urgency given Peraton's position on current and future pursuits. This includes high-priority, high-Pwin pursuits where technical approach quality is a direct determinant of outcome. You will work closely with the NGA Mission Domain Expert, the Digital Engineering Next-Gen Technology Engineer, and the Growth Organization to ensure Peraton's NGA pursuits are technically differentiated from the first day of capture through final proposal submission.

Requirements

A minimum of 8+ years of experience with a BS/BA in Systems Engineering, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; OR 6+ years with MS/MA; OR 3+ years with PhD. 4 years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
Direct experience supporting NGA programs — you understand NGA's organizational structure, acquisition processes, and mission priorities from having worked within that environment
Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to technical volumes on competitive NGA proposals — you have owned sections, not just reviewed them
Strong systems engineering background — ability to architect solutions, develop concepts of operations, and translate requirements into technical approaches
Experience with one or more of the following NGA mission areas: systems engineering and integration, geospatial data processing and analytics, digital engineering and MBSE, or enterprise IT and cloud modernization
Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced proposal environments with compressed timelines and evolving requirements
Strong written communication skills — ability to write clear, compelling, evaluator-focused technical content
An active TS/SCI is required

Nice To Haves

An active TS/SCI with polygraph is highly desired
Direct experience on NGA SE&I contracts, the Archimedes program, or NGA enterprise engineering support programs
Familiarity with NGA's digital twin strategy, AI/ML modernization initiatives, and the Luno program or commercial GEOINT partnership strategies
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, DOORS, or Teamcenter in a geospatial or intelligence context
Understanding of GEOINT data types, processing pipelines, and analytical workflows — including multi-INT fusion approaches
Knowledge of cloud-native architectures for geospatial data processing in IC environments
INCOSE certification (ASEP, CSEP) or PMP certification
Experience working alongside or in support of a business development or capture team on NGA opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the development of technical volumes and technical approaches for NGA proposals, owning the content from outline through final submission — with immediate focus on the Archimedes-NSES recompete
Engage with NGA program offices and technical stakeholders during pre-RFP phases to build understanding of requirements, evaluation criteria, and mission priorities
Collaborate with the NGA Mission Domain Expert to translate customer relationships and mission insight into technically differentiated proposal strategies
Work with the Digital Engineering Next-Gen Technology Engineer to incorporate digital twin, MBSE, and model-based approaches into NGA technical solutions
Conduct competitive analysis and develop differentiation strategies that highlight Peraton's unique technical value for NGA pursuits
Support bid/no-bid assessments by providing technically grounded Pwin analysis and honest evaluation of Peraton's competitive position
Participate in color team reviews — both as author and as reviewer — providing and receiving substantive technical feedback
Maintain awareness of NGA acquisition pipeline, technology priorities, and program office activity to inform pursuit strategy
Mentor junior engineers and proposal contributors on technical writing, solution architecture, and proposal best practices