About The Position

As the Mission Utility Lead & Warfighter Liaison, you will provide mission-level, systems engineering, architectural development, warfare analysis, and intelligence support to the U.S. Navy. Work will be performed in a government facility in Arlington, VA. This role involves developing and executing operational procedures for prototype systems, creating and maintaining CONOPS documents, establishing system metrics, and collaborating with government stakeholders and contractor teams for user engagement.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering mission-level systems engineering and architecture support, warfare analysis, and integration of intelligence resources throughout the acquisition life cycle.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with external intelligence communities and agencies to develop and implement Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) solutions and operations.
  • In-depth experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and National Technical Means (NTM) systems to design, develop, implement, test, and evaluate advanced mission engineering concepts.
  • Prior experience supporting programs operating within highly classified or compartmented environments, with responsibility for safeguarding sensitive national security information.
  • Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
  • Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
  • Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
  • Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field (Master’s degree preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute operational procedures for prototype systems, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
  • Create and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documents and detailed operational concepts for end users.
  • Establish and track system metrics to support government evaluation and system acceptance.
  • Collaborate closely with government stakeholders and contractor teams to support user engagement, including briefings, demonstrations, and working group participation with Navy and mission partners.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned company (Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP)
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Medical/dental/vision coverage
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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