Typically requires BS degree with 12-15 years of experience or Master's with 10-13 years; Doctorate may substitute for experience
Strong knowledge of software development processes like DevOps and requirements engineering
Experience with tools like Protégé and OWL
Demonstrated ability to collaborate on code in team settings
Excellent communication skills for translating technical insights
Responsibilities
Manage technical specifications by engaging with stakeholders and issuing formal updates
Evaluate technical specifications based on user needs and policy
Capture logic of specifications as information models and define properties and relationships
Formalize specifications in machine-readable schema
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a critical role within the Intelligence Community
Engagement with diverse stakeholders across organizations
Access to advanced tools and methodologies in systems engineering
Potential for professional growth and development in a specialized field
Full Job Description
Description
Systems Engineer -Standards/Technical Specifications - TS/SCI with CI Poly
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an experienced, results-oriented Systems Engineer with experience in Standards or Technical Specifications to join our team in the Bethesda, Maryland area. You will play a critical role in improving and maintaining our client's technical specification repository by applying structured systems engineering approaches.
Location: Bethesda, MD
Clearance: TS/SCI Polygraph
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Specification Management: Engage with stakeholders to help manage the process of maintaining and updating technical specifications that are used by many different organizations. This includes issuing formal update packages according to a set schedule. Perform this work using system engineering best practices.
Ontology and Schema Design and Implementation: Evaluate sets of technical specifications in light of user needs and written policy. Work with stakeholders to capture the logic of the technical specification as information models and define the relevant properties, relationships, and taxonomies. Formalize this in machine-readable schema.
Minimum Requirement:
Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Ability to work on-site full-time in the Bethesda, Maryland area.
Typically requires BS degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or master's degree with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in a technical domain. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
B.S. degree and at least five (5) years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of standard software development processes, such as DevOps, requirements engineering, coding, documentation, configuration management, quality assurance, integration, and testing.
Experience with relevant tools and languages, such as Protégé and OWL.
Demonstrated ability to build code collaboratively in team environments.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable recommendations and present them orally or in writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with automation pipelines.
Basic coding skills in Python or Java
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Five or more years of experience working with or in the Intelligence Community (IC).
Familiarity with U.S. Government information sharing frameworks, policies, and interoperability requirements.
About XCelerate Solutions
XCelerate Solutions is a technology consulting firm that provides a range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. XCelerate Solutions specializes in data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has been recognized for its excellence in numerous areas.
