Systems Engineer

Markon

12d•$170,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer with strong Agile experience to support and optimize team workflows across the organization. This role focuses on driving Agile best practices, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and managing Jira to enable efficient, high-performing teams. 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
Strong experience with Agile frameworks, including SAFe and/or Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS)
Extensive experience using Jira for task management, backlog tracking, and reporting
Understanding of AWS services and Information System Security principles
Proven ability to foster communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution across teams
Ability to identify and resolve issues impacting team productivity and delivery
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation
Agile certification (e.g., SAFe, Scrum Master, or equivalent)
Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldOR 19 years of total relevant experience, including 16 years of directly related experience

Responsibilities

Drive the effective adoption and use of Agile methodologies across all teams
Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, including:
Daily stand-ups to promote communication and alignment
Sprint planning sessions to establish achievable goals
Sprint reviews to gather stakeholder feedback
Program Increment (PI) planning to align quarterly objectives
Retrospectives to support continuous improvement
Provide guidance and coaching to team members on Agile principles and best practices
Identify and resolve project blockers, including unclear requirements, tooling issues, and cross-team dependencies
Promote collaboration and resolve conflicts across teams and stakeholders
Ensure teams remain focused on priorities and deliverables
Develop and manage Jira boards, including stories, epics, dependencies, risks, and Minimum Viable Increments (MVIs)
Design and maintain Jira dashboards, filters, and data access configurations
Create and manage Jira plans to support team goals and program visibility