Job Description
Regional Integration Manager Level 3
Washington, DC, United States (On-site)
Job Title: Regional Integration Manager Level 3
Location: Washington, DC
Job Code: ITS918
Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority
Prepared Date: 11/6/2026
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.
Position Summary:
Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Computer Scientists that will support Defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific research and contribute to the Defense Industry Enterprise's integrated all-source analysis of foreign defense capabilities for warfighters, Defense planners, and policymakers.
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary Range for Regional Integration Manager Level 3: $135,000 - $170,000
Benefits That Set Us Apart
When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.
Highlights include:
• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
Because taking care of our employees isn't just a promise, it's part of who we are.
Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:
Includes the following:
• Analyze user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Analyze system requirements and leads design and development activities.
• Guide users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies.
• Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations.
• Develop system architecture and system design documentation.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
• Responsible for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.
• Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
• Responsible for managing very complex and/or high risk programs, and shall not serve in any other capability.
• Supervise processes assigned technical staff, including subordinate managers.
• Establish state-of-the-art techniques for designing, developing, modifying and troubleshooting highly complex computer operating hardware system.
• Design operating/hardware systems; formulate system concepts and architecture, specific requirements, and develop implementation approaches.
• Identify and direct resolution of complex hardware/software interface issues; subject matter expert on emerging technologies; direct the development of systems specifications and technical documentation.
• Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis.
• Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life-cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory/management authority
Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED and twelve (12) years of relevant experience
• Associate's degree and ten (10) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Master's degree and six (6) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) years or more of leading large IT teams / projects.
• Experience working in DIA or the DOD/Intelligence Community.
• Experience working with bi-lateral or multi-lateral international systems.
• Certification: Current DoD 8570 compliant certification IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP).
• Strong technical communication skills to communicate systems proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience organizing, leading, and execution multiple, complex projects simultaneously is preferred.
• Experience integrating highly complex hardware and software systems is preferred.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.
In compliance with Washington D.C.'s Wage Transparency Act, the estimated annual salary range for this position is $135,000 - $170,000. Actual compensation is based on qualifications and experience.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
