Expert Systems Engineer 112-019

IC-CAP LLC • $135K — $160K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Masters in Systems Engineering or related technical field, or 18 years of Systems Engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 18 years in government or industry with experience in DoD/IC Acquisition, Requirements Process, or complex system engineering.
  • Strong familiarity with GEOINT TCPED cycle and relevant systems/services.
  • Expert-level knowledge related to NGA, its Mission Partners, and GEOINT data.
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex, cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-PEO and Mission Partner integration efforts.
  • Develop GEOINT Mission Use Cases through interviews and capability gap analysis.
  • Create integrated project plans, CONOPS, and roadmaps for GEOINT.
  • Build strong relationships and lead integrated project teams across various domains.
  • Drive adoption of agile and digital engineering processes.
  • Participate in governance and risk management; mentor contractor engineers.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with potential remote work options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology and transformation in the GEOINT field.
  • Access to resources and tools that support digital engineering practices.
  • Collaboration with top government organizations and industry leaders.
Full Job Description
Expert GEOINT Modernization & Integration Systems Engineer

Are you ready to drive large-scale transformation at the cutting edge of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)? Join NGAs Enterprise Engineering & Architecture Integration and Modernization Division to:
  • Modernize and integrate the GEOINT architecture across the enterprise,
  • Expand your technical expertise across the TCPED cycle (Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination),
  • Lead transformation efforts within NGAs Digital Engineering Environment.


What Youll Do:

As an Expert Systems Engineer & Integrator, you will play a key role in shaping NGAs enterprise systems and mission capabilities. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Enterprise Integration: Lead cross-PEO and Mission Partner integration efforts, synchronizing architecture, requirements, and interfaces.
  • Mission Engineering: Develop and lead GEOINT Mission Use Casesconducting interviews, identifying capability gaps, and developing architecture artifacts.
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis: Create integrated project plans, CONOPS, target architectures, and roadmaps. Perform AoAs, COAs, and trade studies to inform system investment decisions.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Build strong relationships across government organizations. Lead integrated project teams across Analytic, Collection Management, Data Services, IT Modernization, and more.
  • Digital Engineering: Drive adoption of agile practices and digital engineering processes to streamline GEOINT mission delivery.
  • Governance & Oversight: Participate in governance, configuration, and risk management processes. Mentor and oversee contractor engineers at all levels.


What You Bring:
  • Deep knowledge of the GEOINT Enterprise Architecture and TCPED cycle
  • Strong Systems Engineering and Integration expertise
  • Experience capturing mission needs and translating them into technical solutions
  • Familiarity with digital engineering tools, agile practices, and enterprise systems
  • Leadership in complex, cross-functional environments


Skills and Experience

Required:
  • Masters degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 18 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in lieu of a degree.
  • 18 years of working experience in government or industry in relevant work areas, including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or system engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments.
  • Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Documented Expert-level work experience and demonstrated knowledge:
    • Of the GEOINT TCPED cycle and familiarity with systems / services that comprise TCPED.
    • With NGA and its Mission Partners.
    • With GEOINT data and providers.


Desired:
  • Hands-on experience working with Operational Users and developing Mission Use Cases.
  • Strong GEOINT Mission knowledge, through previous engineering roles and/or former Mission Operations experience (e.g., GEOINT or Imagery Analyst)
  • Documented Expert-level work experience and demonstrated knowledge managing complex system-of-system engineering and integration projects and leading cross-organization project teams, with Government Senior Leadership visibility and participation.
  • Documented Expert-level working experience leading complex cross-Organization engineering assessments, studies, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to guide efforts, facilitating associated cross-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT) efforts, engineering recommended Courses of Action (COAs), and communicating status and out-briefing Government Senior Leadership to inform decisions.
  • Technical expertise in modernization initiatives and implementation within the GEOINT enterprise e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Tactical Edge, Multiple-Cloud
  • Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.
  • Familiarity with Digital Engineering processes and tools.
  • Training and certification in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), with hands-on adoption and implementation in previous projects.


Security Clearance:
  • Active TS/SCI and the willingness to sit for a polygraph, if needed

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