ANSER Corporation

Expert Systems Engineer

ANSER Corporation$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience
  • 18+ years in systems engineering for large, complex environments
  • Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle
  • Expertise in DoD/IC acquisition processes and integration
  • Knowledge of NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments
  • Experience with cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-disciplinary systems engineering activities across various programs
  • Assist government in requirements and solutions engineering
  • Analyze and maintain user requirements and system architectures
  • Evaluate cloud capabilities to enhance system performance
  • Advise stakeholders on modernization strategies and technologies
  • Translate mission needs into technical requirements and solutions
  • Conduct systems integration activities across enterprise environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement plan options with employer contributions
  • Flexible work hours and remote work possibilities
  • Professional development opportunities and training
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects
Full Job Description
Position Summary

ANSER is seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to support enterprise-level geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) systems engineering efforts across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agency environments. You will provide technical leadership in requirements engineering, systems integration, cloud-based solution development, and strategic engineering initiatives supporting mission-critical national security programs. You will serve as a trusted advisor to government stakeholders while leading complex engineering assessments, modernization efforts, and cross-organizational integration activities.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Lead and support multi-disciplinary systems engineering activities across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agency programs.
  • Assist the Government in directing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, systems integration, and test and evaluation activities.
  • Analyze and maintain traceability of user requirements, system architectures, and technical solutions.
  • Evaluate cloud service capabilities, workflow processes, and scheduling limitations to improve system performance and operational efficiency.
  • Advise Government stakeholders on proposed solution designs, modernization strategies, and emerging technologies.
  • Translate mission and customer needs into technical requirements, system capabilities, and engineering solutions.
  • Support requirements allocation across systems architecture components and executing programs.
  • Conduct and support systems integration activities across complex enterprise environments.
  • Lead or support Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
  • Support strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, and risk management initiatives.
  • Provide technical guidance relating mission objectives, strategic plans, and capability development efforts.
  • Integrate systems and engineering activities across organizational, agency, and governmental boundaries.
  • Support engineering efforts across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures.
  • Mentor and oversee senior-, mid-, and junior-level systems engineers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional government and contractor teams supporting GEOINT mission operations.

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly
  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or a related STEM field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems. Equivalent additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
  • 18+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs involving DoD/IC acquisition processes, requirements processes, PPBES, or systems engineering for large complex System of Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture environments.
  • Demonstrated strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering lifecycle processes, large-scale system-of-systems integration, and DoD/IC acquisition environments.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments.
  • Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience.
  • Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program/project experience.
  • Experience supporting systems integration, enterprise engineering, and technical modernization efforts.
  • Experience working in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid enterprise infrastructures.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM discipline.
  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
  • Software Development Framework certification.
  • INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Membership or leadership participation in professional organizations such as ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, or USGIF.
  • Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) environments.
  • Experience engineering solutions using cloud-based technologies.
  • Experience engineering solutions utilizing structured and unstructured Big Data platforms.
  • Experience engineering solutions leveraging automation, augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
  • Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, or related disciplines.
  • Experience supporting enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives within the DoD or IC communities.

About ANSER Corporation

ANSER Corporation is a non-profit research and development organization that provides analytical and technical support to the U.S. government. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. ANSER's services include systems engineering, strategic planning, and program management. The company works with a variety of government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Energy. ANSER is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a strong focus on research and development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including recognition for its contributions to national security.
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