Lockheed Martin

Data Modernization System Engineer - Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin$135K — $251K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 14 years general systems engineering experience or 10 years with a Bachelor's in a relevant field or 8 years with a Master's/PhD.
  • Proficiency in Agile Project Management, with hands-on SAFe/Scrum experience using Jira & Confluence.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills for effective leadership and alignment with stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of data-flow architecture and ability to translate vague requirements into actionable tasks.
  • Experience in managing Git workflows, including commits, merges, and pushes.
  • Current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering projects to support data modernization initiatives.
  • Interface directly with customers to capture and clarify requirements, including ambiguous ones.
  • Identify growth opportunities within the program and align efforts with customer's strategic goals.
  • Streamline data processing and movement for improved operational efficiency.
  • Facilitate team meetings, document outcomes, and ensure alignment with senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
  • Flexible work arrangements including 4x10 schedules.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Education Assistance for continued professional development.
  • Life Insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
Full Job Description
THE WORK
TKO provides systems engineering, software development, data science and cloud development and engineering services to the Cyber Infrastructure Solutions customer. The services enable the Data Transformation, Malware Analysis, and Cyber Threat Intelligence processing and sharing capabilities for the customer, fulfilling mission objectives and offering actionable information to detect and mitigate cyber threats. The contract has several locations in Maryland and a small contingent in Texas.

WHO YOU ARE
• You are a Data Modernization System Engineer with strong project management skills who will provide the engineering and project management to support the customer's Chief Data Architect data modernization efforts to streamline data processing.
• You will act as the contract's face for a critical effort that will change the data environment for the customer. The role will work directly with the customer to identify, capture and service new and sometimes ambiguous requirements while also keeping an eye out for new opportunities for the program in support of the customer.
• The ideal candidate for this role will be someone that can take vague guidance and develop a course of action, interface well with customers and other stake holders, and recognize areas for growth. Ideally, you will have familiarity with either the data movement and architecture of the customer, or knowledge and experience with SIGINT operations, particularly data acquisition and movement.

Basic Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experience. OR,
• Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil,
Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management) or a related discipline (Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics) from an
accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience. OR,
• Master's degree or PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field (Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil,
Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management) or a related discipline (Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics) from an
accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience
• Agile Project Management expertise with hands-on SAFe/Scrum experience and utilization of Jira & Confluence.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and impediment-removal skills; adept at leading meetings, documenting outcomes, and aligning teams with senior leadership.
• Deep understanding of the customer's data-flow architecture and ability to translate vague requirements into prioritized, actionable development tasks.
• Proven track record in release planning, sprint reviews, Scrum-of-Scrums, and managing Git workflows (commits, merges, pushes).
• Experience guiding enterprise-scale software development teams, providing technical feedback, and maintaining excellent time-management and organization.
• Must possess a current US Security Clearance TS/SCI w/ poly

Desired Skills
• Previous experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework environment (SAFe)
• Experience with Apache NiFi
• Operational SIGINT experience
• Experience with the unclassified development environment
• Experience with GitLab

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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