Systems Engineering Specialist

Peraton•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

We're seeking an expert-level Systems Engineering Specialist to provide strategic systems engineering and integration support. This position requires a flexible, collaborative professional who can work across technical and mission teams, support enterprise planning and governance, and drive process improvements across the customer's portfolio. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Support leadership in strategic planning efforts, translating organizational vision into actionable objectives, roadmaps, and implementation plans; facilitate strategic planning sessions and develop executive-level briefings Lead system engineering efforts, conduct systems analysis research, author reviews, and develop recommendations to inform technical decisions and improvements Develop and maintain comprehensive systems engineering artifacts, including SOPs, frameworks, process documentation, system diagrams, data flow visualizations, and gap analyses Support infrastructure modernization efforts through coordination meetings, Integrated Master Schedule maintenance, stakeholder facilitation, and development of governance artifacts (RACI matrices, shared responsibility models) Support technical governance by tracking requirements, coordinating reviews, maintaining decision records, and implementing lightweight tracking processes Support AI governance initiatives by ensuring systems comply with AI policies, facilitating compliance reviews, and developing AI-specific governance frameworks and documentation Develop and maintain risk management frameworks, risk registers, and system acceptance testing processes Conduct in-depth analyses, producing reports, visualizations, and recommendations to stakeholders; prepare technical documentation and executive summaries; capture meeting notes and action items Support AI initiatives, including technology stack mapping and data traceability requirements Provide expert recommendations on system improvements, technical debt reduction, and process optimizations based on research and analysis findings

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with poly clearance
Minimum of 12 years of experience with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA, or 7 years with PhD
Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree
12+ years in systems engineering, process consulting, or program management supporting complex technical programs
Intelligence community experience required; experience managing technical programs in operational or deployed environments highly valued
Experience supporting the translation of stakeholder requirements into system requirements, technical specifications, and architecture artifacts
Experience developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance frameworks in support of compliance and accreditation requirements
Working knowledge of customer IT systems, data policies, and technical governance processes
Understanding of AI/ML technologies, AI governance frameworks, and systems engineering principles
Familiarity with cloud security principles, including identity-based access controls, least-privilege frameworks, and data protection strategies
Experience with infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or enterprise IT transformation
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior leadership
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to conduct systems analysis research and develop data-driven recommendations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration platforms (e.g., Confluence, Hive, SharePoint) and project tracking tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting delivery across the full project lifecycle, from requirements definition through deployment and transition to operations
Experience with data management systems, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices
Experience supporting security architecture development or implementing security frameworks and controls
Experience delivering IT solutions in the field or forward-deployed environments
Prior experience the customer organization
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Python)

Responsibilities

Support leadership in strategic planning efforts, translating organizational vision into actionable objectives, roadmaps, and implementation plans; facilitate strategic planning sessions and develop executive-level briefings
Lead system engineering efforts, conduct systems analysis research, author reviews, and develop recommendations to inform technical decisions and improvements
Develop and maintain comprehensive systems engineering artifacts, including SOPs, frameworks, process documentation, system diagrams, data flow visualizations, and gap analyses
Support infrastructure modernization efforts through coordination meetings, Integrated Master Schedule maintenance, stakeholder facilitation, and development of governance artifacts (RACI matrices, shared responsibility models)
Support technical governance by tracking requirements, coordinating reviews, maintaining decision records, and implementing lightweight tracking processes
Support AI governance initiatives by ensuring systems comply with AI policies, facilitating compliance reviews, and developing AI-specific governance frameworks and documentation
Develop and maintain risk management frameworks, risk registers, and system acceptance testing processes
Conduct in-depth analyses, producing reports, visualizations, and recommendations to stakeholders; prepare technical documentation and executive summaries; capture meeting notes and action items
Support AI initiatives, including technology stack mapping and data traceability requirements
Provide expert recommendations on system improvements, technical debt reduction, and process optimizations based on research and analysis findings