Systems Engineer - Expert

Assured Consulting•Chantilly, VA

4d•$170,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Assured Consulting Solutions (ACS) is seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership in support of complex geospatial intelligence systems across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and other federal partners. This individual will support the Government in applying a multi-disciplinary systems engineering approach to requirements development, solution design, integration, testing, resiliency, and lifecycle management for enterprise-scale mission systems.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency.
Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
Master’s degree in: Systems Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or another related STEM field OR Equivalent expert-level, 18+ years' of systems engineering experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements
18+ years' experience supporting Government or industry in one or more of the following: DoD/IC Acquisition Processes, Requirements development, PPBES, Large-scale System of Systems environments, Cloud-based enterprise architectures
Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
Ability to work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment, as required
Ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to operate standard office equipment and remain in a stationary position for extended periods
Ability to analyze requirements and contribute to technical solutions in a mission-driven environment
Ability to manage assigned tasks and deliver quality work under deadlines
Ability to analyze complex system requirements and develop technical recommendations
Ability to contribute to systems engineering, integration, and evaluation efforts across the lifecycle
Ability to support technical planning, risk identification, and system improvement initiatives
Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines
Ability to comply with all security requirements, including handling classified information in secure environments

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in a related technical discipline
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
Software Development Framework certification
International Council on Systems Engineering Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Active participation in professional organizations such as: United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, Open Geospatial Consortium, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence
Experience designing solutions using: Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), Big Data platforms, Automation and AI/ML technologies
Expertise in one or more of the following: Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, Image science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Information science

Responsibilities

Support the Government in systems engineering efforts across large-scale GEOINT mission environments
Translate mission needs into technical requirements and system capabilities
Evaluate and improve system architectures, workflows, and cloud-based services
Provide technical recommendations on solution designs and emerging technologies
Perform requirements analysis, traceability, and allocation to architecture components
Support systems integration, verification, validation, and performance engineering activities
Lead or support: Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Course of Action (COA) development, Trade studies, Engineering assessments
Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, interface design, and project execution
Provide expert guidance on aligning mission vision, strategy, and technical capabilities
Coordinate engineering efforts across organizational and agency boundaries
Mentor and oversee junior and senior systems engineering staff
Apply knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments