Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II requirements (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)
Proven Subject Matter Expertise in at least one technical domain (e.g., SDN, Cloud, AI/ML, 5G, Platform Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or ICAM)
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and support for Agile Release Trains
Strong communication and collaboration skills for advising cross-functional teams
Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the year
Responsibilities
Provide technical advising and subject matter expertise on systems integration and emerging technologies
Evaluate legacy systems and recommend modernization strategies
Support Agile Release Trains (ARTs) with hands-on technical input
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop roadmaps and assess technical feasibility
Assist with technical assessments across disciplines like SDN, cloud architecture, and AI/ML applications
Participate in solution reviews and architecture working groups
Stay informed of DoD technology standards and trends for future-state planning
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies
Engagement in high-level strategic planning
Hands-on involvement in Agile program execution
Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams
Professional development in a dynamic environment
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Engineer Technical Advisor to join our Assistant Program Executive Officer - Engineering team. This role will serve as a strategic engineering resource, offering high-level guidance on current and emerging technologies while contributing hands-on support during Agile program execution when needed.
Responsibilities
Provide technical advising and subject matter expertise on systems integration, emerging technologies, and enterprise architecture • Evaluate legacy systems and recommend modernization strategies, including decommissioning opportunities • Support Agile Release Trains (ARTs) on an ad hoc basis with hands-on technical input • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop roadmaps and assess technical feasibility of initiatives • Assist with technical assessments and recommendations across disciplines such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN), cloud architecture, 5G integration, AI/ML applications, and ICAM solutions • Participate in solution reviews and architecture working groups to support enterprise-wide IT decisions • Stay informed of DoD technology standards and trends to inform future-state planning
Qualifications
Must hold an active Secret clearance • Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II requirements (e.g., Security+ or equivalent) • Proven Subject Matter Expertise in at least one technical domain (e.g., Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Cloud, AI/ML, 5G, Platform Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or ICAM) • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ability to support Agile Release Trains • Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially when advising cross-functional teams • Must be able to travel approximately 10% of a year
Pay Range
Base Pay $165k-$175k, subject to skill level, qualifications and location.
About Falconwood, Incorporated
Falconwood, Incorporated is a management consulting firm that provides services to government agencies and commercial clients. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. They offer services such as program management, financial management, and information technology services. Falconwood serves clients in various industries, including defense, healthcare, and finance.
