Certification Systems Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

$99K — $225K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience with DoD GPS software and system engineering
  • Experience in security information assurance and compliance evaluations
  • Proficiency in secure software programming and embedded systems security
  • Skilled in producing written assessments and presentations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
  • Knowledge of ASIC chip design and FPGA integration
  • Strong communication skills with engineers and clients
  • Secret clearance required; TS/SCI clearance is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with DoD clients to enhance GPS integration
  • Manage technical project performance, cost, and schedule
  • Lead GPS security certification assessments for acquisitions
  • Develop and uphold security certification processes including cryptography and cybersecurity
  • Review technical documents for compliance with security requirements
  • Advise government acquisition offices on technical matters
  • Communicate technical details to various stakeholders

Benefits

  • Remote and hybrid work options available
  • Emphasis on a people-first culture
  • Collaboration encouraged through in-person and virtual meetings
  • Potential for excellent career development opportunities within Booz Allen
  • Focus on integrity and identity verification in the hiring process
Full Job Description
Certification Systems Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity: 

Work with Booz Allen colleagues and government clients, from various DoD and other government agencies to systems engineers, and space and ground system platform acquisition programs. Help the Space Force integrate GPS system user equipment across a large stakeholder community and manage technical projects, including performance, cost, schedule, and risk. Lead and manage GPS security certification technical assessment processes for DoD acquisitions. Develop and enforce GPS user equipment security certification and assessment processes, including DoD cryptography, information assurance and cybersecurity, program protection and anti-tamper, and Military Standard Order procedures. Prepare, process, and review various technical assessment and evaluation documents to ensure compliance with government security certification requirements, processes, and policies. Provide acquisition knowledge and counsel to government acquisition offices. 

You Have: 

  • 10+ years of experience with DoD GPS software and system engineering, including software and hardware acquisition, development and integration, and data protection
  • Experience performing security information assurance activities, including evaluating security architecture requirements, designs, and implementations for compliance
  • Experience with secure software programming, embedded systems security architecture, and multi-level security data protection
  • Experience producing written assessment reports and presentations
  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools
  • Knowledge of Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip design, FPGAs, and integration into ASICs  
  • Ability to communicate technical details with internal and external customers, acting as a conduit between an engineering team, senior leaders, and clients 
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have: 

  • Experience with GPS and navigation technologies and systems
  • Experience working with emerging technology programs
  • Possession of strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS
  • Completion of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level II or higher in Engineering or Program Management

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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