Systems Engineer level 5

Markon•Fort Meade, MD

22h•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Markon’s partner company is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to apply systems engineering principles across the full system lifecycle. This role involves close collaboration with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior leadership to ensure technical excellence and successful delivery. Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions. Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 20+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles across the full system lifecycle.
Experience working with ISO/IEC 15288 process areas.
Proven ability to engage with Government stakeholders on technical considerations, issues, and conflict resolution.
Strong communication skills, with experience interacting with program teams, oversight personnel, and senior executives.
Demonstrated ability to ensure technical quality, integrity, and completeness of deliverables.

Responsibilities

Apply systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
Interface with Government stakeholders on systems engineering considerations, addressing technical issues, risks, and conflicts.
Communicate effectively with program personnel, government oversight teams, and senior executives.
Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work and deliverables.
Support one or more ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, including: Technical Processes: Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal. Project Processes: Project Planning, Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement. Enterprise Processes: Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management. Agreement Processes: Acquisition and Supply.