Visual Engineer

American Systems • Chantilly, VA

12h

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As a Visual Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following: Develop and deliver executive-level briefings and visual narratives that clearly communicate program status, risks, and key performance metrics to senior leadership and governance boards. Design and maintain system and solution architecture visuals (diagrams, models, workflows) that align with SELC standards and clearly convey complex technical designs to diverse stakeholders. Analyze operational, test, and acquisition data to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps, translating findings into visual and written insights that support planning and decision-making. Build and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualizations that consolidate technical, lifecycle, and financial information into intuitive views for leadership oversight. Create and manage technical documentation sets (e.g., system specifications, test plans, compliance artifacts ) ensuring clarity, consistency, and traceability for audits and governance reviews. Support configuration management by maintaining accurate, version-controlled visual and textual artifacts that trace changes across hardware, software, and documentation. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to capture requirements and translate them into structured visual and written technical artifacts. Develop risk analysis visuals and narratives , including risk matrices and mitigation summaries, to inform program leadership and acquisition decision-makers. Produce visually oriented training and reference materials that simplify complex workflows and technical concepts for field operators and technical staff. Integrate and visualize test and evaluation data within centralized repositories , enabling automated or streamlined reporting of readiness and performance for milestone decisions. Document cybersecurity-relevant architectures , data flows , and control implementations through clear visual artifacts that support ATO and ongoing compliance activities. Support acquisition lifecycle activities by visually mapping requirements to deliverables and demonstrating compliance through structured documentation and traceability graphics.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• CBP BI or Top Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 8-10 years of experience .
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Project and SharePoint and other visualization tools.
• Knowledge of DHS/CBP’s mission, vision, goals, and culture .
• Excellent writing, briefing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and effective decision-making.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and experienced supporting senior Government leaders and technical/business professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings and visual narratives that clearly communicate program status, risks, and key performance metrics to senior leadership and governance boards.
• Design and maintain system and solution architecture visuals (diagrams, models, workflows) that align with SELC standards and clearly convey complex technical designs to diverse stakeholders.
• Analyze operational, test, and acquisition data to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps, translating findings into visual and written insights that support planning and decision-making.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualizations that consolidate technical, lifecycle, and financial information into intuitive views for leadership oversight.
• Create and manage technical documentation sets (e.g., system specifications, test plans, compliance artifacts ) ensuring clarity, consistency, and traceability for audits and governance reviews.
• Support configuration management by maintaining accurate, version-controlled visual and textual artifacts that trace changes across hardware, software, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to capture requirements and translate them into structured visual and written technical artifacts.
• Develop risk analysis visuals and narratives , including risk matrices and mitigation summaries, to inform program leadership and acquisition decision-makers.
• Produce visually oriented training and reference materials that simplify complex workflows and technical concepts for field operators and technical staff.
• Integrate and visualize test and evaluation data within centralized repositories , enabling automated or streamlined reporting of readiness and performance for milestone decisions.
• Document cybersecurity-relevant architectures , data flows , and control implementations through clear visual artifacts that support ATO and ongoing compliance activities.
• Support acquisition lifecycle activities by visually mapping requirements to deliverables and demonstrating compliance through structured documentation and traceability graphics.

Benefits

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level