Senior SETA

Peraton•McLean, VA

19h•$135,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

The SETA will assist with technical oversight and program management of vendors developing technical solutions. The SETA will be expected to utilize sound systems engineering skills to support the design, development, and deployment of technical solutions as well as provide recommendations to improve the probability of overall mission success. The SETA will provide technical assessments and determine the viability of technical approaches and designs proposed by vendors.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other related technical discipline with 8 years of experience, or a master's degree with 6 years of experience
Prior experience supporting in a customer facing, Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration capacity
5+ years of experience supporting the design and development of complex systems
5+ years of specialized, relevant technical experience in the general areas of systems engineering, systems development, and engineering design
5+ years of experience with strategic technical development efforts for complex systems
Strong engineering background in chemical, mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or similar science or engineering education
Desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects
Self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments
Experience with Systems Integration work (writing technical requirements, evaluating design documentation, developing system flow charts, etc.)
Motivated self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment
Strong organizational and communications skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in an engineering, science, or other related technical discipline
10+ years of experience supporting the development and deployment of technical solutions

Responsibilities

Support technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with various stakeholders to ensure technical solutions achieve the desired outcome
Provide independent assessment of technical feasibility and design approach of solutions proposed by vendors
Provide sound engineering recommendations regarding current and future efforts to enhance overall utility and usability
Identify and assess technical risks and provide potential mitigation approaches and recommendations
Support the development and execution of program plans for strategic development efforts
Develop strategies, plans, and procedures to fully test systems and evaluate their ability to meet requirements
Support the development of process board documentation and briefing artefacts used to support oversight of efforts by leadership
Maintain project plans for assigned projects
Prepare, maintain, and assist with the preparation and maintenance of Statements of Work (SOW), System Requirements Specifications (SRSs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), Test Plans, and all other project documents
Attend and support CIR, PDR, CDR, monthly, and other reviews, document results of meetings, solicit and integrate comments providing recommendations