Process Optimization/Efficiency Systems Engineer

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

11d•$176,000 - $282,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a Process Optimization Systems Engineer to support an enterprise-wide engineering contract within the Intelligence Community. This full-time position requires 1,880 hours of support per year and is performed at a customer location. The engineer will support a directorate-level, efficiency-focused group seeking opportunities to leverage and evolve its personnel, and will work with senior leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or another related discipline, plus at least 15 years of systems engineering experience. A master’s degree or PhD may substitute for two years of experience.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus 19 years of systems engineering experience is acceptable.
Experience in requirements management and requirements elicitation.
Familiarity with process improvement techniques.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and pass a government security investigation.

Nice To Haves

Process engineering, Lean Six Sigma, or other process improvement experience.
Management consultancy or similar experience.
Ability to proactively engage high-level customers, understand their process and system workflows, and develop requirements for improved systems and processes.
Familiarity with customer policy and engagement initiatives.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

Manage requirements for an efficiency-focused organization, recommend improvements, and ensure critical requirements are retained.
Engage internal and external personnel to improve organizational processes, including helping the organization operate more like a business.
Identify opportunities for improvement and help implement process changes that can scale to other organizations.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and their dependents.
25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous PTO cap.
Eligibility to participate in a bonus plan.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life insurance.
Health savings account.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Parental leave.
401(k).
Paid time off for vacation.
Company-paid holidays.