Position: Requirements Engineer Expert
Clearance Required: TS/SCI Clearance
Location: Onsite in Springfield, VA
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:We are seeking an Expert-Level Requirements Engineer to join our Resource and Acquisition Management team. In this role, you will support Platform Engineering, Products & Engagement, and Front Office stakeholders by translating mission and community needs into clearly defined capability requirements. You will ensure visibility and traceability of progress against these requirements for senior-level working groups, requirements boards, and various DoD/IC stakeholders. As a key member of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), you will contribute to a multidisciplinary approach that includes program management, solutions engineering, scheduling, integration, and risk management. This position aligns with Task 2.2 - Program Management: Administration/Operations under the AI Talent 2.0 BOA PWS.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct in-depth authorization reviews for large-scale government systems
- Collaborate with government leads to develop, document, and validate capability and system-level requirements in alignment with DoD 5000 guidelines.
- Support the creation and maintenance of Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) across the acquisition lifecycle.
- Assist in aligning strategic thresholds, operational objectives, and key performance metrics with program goals.
- Ensure alignment of funding, program objectives, and product lines with fiscal accountability measures.
- Conduct user research to identify operational needs and translate findings into validated, testable requirements.
- Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research engagements (e.g., interviews, surveys, usability testing).
- Produce Human-Centered Design (HCD) artifacts such as user personas, workflows, wireframes, and content inventories.
- Collaborate with systems engineering and test teams to validate requirements and support test planning and evaluation.
- Prepare documentation and provide support for DoD milestone reviews and governance boards (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).
- Participate in Steering Committees, Governance Boards, and interagency advisory groups to represent program needs.
- Analyze vendor license and performance metrics, providing financial oversight and reporting.
- Support strategic recommendations and updates to acquisition and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with NGA Vision, DDI directives, and AI/ML program priorities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:- Strong understanding of DoD 5000 acquisition processes and lifecycle documentation.
- Experience developing and maintaining RTMs.
- Expertise in user research methodologies and translating findings into requirements.
- Proficiency in developing HCD deliverables (personas, wireframes, workflows, etc.).
- Familiarity with test planning and systems engineering collaboration.
- Working knowledge of dashboard and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Kibana, ESRI, and ArcGIS.
- Ability to analyze performance and licensing metrics, including financial tracking.
- Strong communication skills and ability to represent programs in high-level governance and advisory settings.
- Knowledge of NGA initiatives, digital transformation, and AI/ML integration within federal programs.
Benefits:- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (100% employer-paid for employees only)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
- 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Professional Development Training Reimbursement
- Flexible/remote work schedules
