Lead Engineer

TekSynap•Arlington, VA

3d•$160,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Engineer to join our team supporting Joint Service Provider (JSP) Engineering and Development for the Enterprise (ED-E) contract in Arlington, VA. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

Requirements

Minimum of fifteen (15) years of directly related experience in all phases of systems engineering.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques across various operating systems and platforms.
Proven ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects requiring integration of multiple technical domains.
Experience with the development and application of systems engineering best practices, including cross-functional systems planning and optimization.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations.
Must possess an active Secret clearance at time of application.
U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
Knowledge of or certification in specific systems, technologies, or applications may be necessary depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level systems engineering expertise and counsel to project teams and functional/user area managers on systems of the most complex nature.
Design, coordinate, and implement major computer systems and subsystems that span multiple functional lines.
Oversee integration of new applications with existing systems, ensuring compatibility, efficiency, and minimal disruption.
Confer with systems users to assess system utilization and identify modifications that will increase efficiency, facilitate integration, or reduce operating costs.
Investigate emerging procedures, technologies, and systems to assess their relevance and potential operational impact.
Provide consultative support to applications programmers, software engineers, systems analysts, and computer center operations staff.
Participate in the development of systems analysis standards and strategic planning for complex system initiatives.
Direct planning and scheduling of systems projects, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and technical requirements.
Evaluate system requirements, coordinate work on various subsystems, and provide architectural guidance for engineering complex solutions.