Lead Systems Engineer

Xcellent Technology Solutions•Suitland, MD

About The Position

Creating a culture dedicated to modernization and collaboration while providing actionable, reliable data is at the center of innovation in all aspects of government for the betterment of our nation’s population. As a Lead Systems Engineer supporting the United States Census Bureau’s (USCB) Geography Division (GEO), you will be joining XTS’s mission-ready, efficient, and collaborative team supporting the Census Transformation and Application Modernization (CenTAM). In this role, you will be offering your oversight and expertise for the systems’ transition to cloud-native environments, leading efficient workflows on the GEOTAM team to provide accurate accessible data to end-users, and maintain and improve current frameworks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience
Expertise with cloud environments
Experience working with Oracle databases and SQL proficiency
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and ESRI Suite and familiarity with spatial analysis
Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) Certification
Relevant cloud certification (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google)
Agile certification (e.g. Scrum, SAFe)

Responsibilities

Offering oversight and expertise for the systems’ transition to cloud-native environments
Leading efficient workflows on the GEOTAM team to provide accurate accessible data to end-users
Maintain and improve current frameworks
Providing technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
Establishing goals and plans to meet project objectives
Providing expert technical knowledge
Directing and controlling activities for a client
Interfacing with senior management and leading client negotiations
Experience with professional financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met.