About The Position

CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for an Innovation SME within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities. The Systems Engineering Lead drives strategic growth by identifying new technologies, optimizing internal processes, and spearheading product development. They translate deep industry knowledge into actionable technical solutions, mentor teams, and guide organizations through rapid modernization and change. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or 10+ years of experience
  • TS with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI with CI Poly
  • A bachelor's or advanced degree in a related field, combined with extensive hands-on experience driving innovation or technical transformations.
  • Curiosity and a drive to challenge traditional assumptions to find better, out-of-the-box solutions.
  • The ability to distill highly technical or complicated concepts into simple, clear, and actionable advice.
  • Proven ability to work seamlessly alongside engineering, business leadership, and project management team.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate current business operations to pinpoint bottlenecks and identify opportunities where emerging technologies or methodologies can improve performance.
  • Provide specialized subject insights to cross-functional teams, guiding them through the lifecycle of new product development, software creation, or prototype deployment.
  • Actively track industry dynamics, consumer needs, and industry trends to formulate creative ways to leverage specialized knowledge and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop testing scenarios, execute user-acceptance testing, and ensure that all technical deliverables meet industry standards.
  • Translate complex concepts into easily understood formats for leadership, helping secure buy-in for novel initiatives and program changes.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive insurance options
  • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and Well-being programs
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