Lead Systems Engineer Job #1071

U.S. Citizenship is required

Must be in person in Suitland, MD

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)–level Lead Systems Engineer to plan, coordinate, and oversee the development and implementation of new systems and technologies. This role provides technical and management leadership on major engineering assignments, translating business requirements into technical solutions and driving the implementation of scaled agile methodologies across a System of Systems (SoS). The Lead Systems Engineer owns systems engineering management processes, the Integration and Implementation Plan (IIP), and technical integration across stakeholders. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation. May supervise others.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Establish, document, and maintain systems engineering management process documentation, including the SEMP, Test and Evaluation Management Plans (TEMP), and Concept of Operations

• Create and maintain the Integration and Implementation Plan (IIP), defining major and interim milestones, Readiness Review (RR) success criteria, and SoS integration narrative

• Support technical integration within all functional areas of Operational Delivery and integrated product teams in accordance with the SEMP

• Facilitate and support Technical Review Boards (TRBs) as required

• Coordinate and oversee technical and business integration activities across stakeholders, third-party contractors, purpose-built systems, and the Business Ecosystem

• Develop, document, and maintain IT planning and strategy documents, such as the IT Strategy and Roadmap

• Validate systems engineering designs and plans and support the Disposition Management Plan

• Develop and support a technical onboarding process and training for systems supporting the Program

• Assist Integrated Product Teams, OD Teams, and system teams in implementing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools

• Drive the implementation and utilization of scaled agile methodologies across multi-team delivery environments

• Distribute and communicate updates to systems engineering processes and manage the transition to updated processes

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major systems engineering assignments (SME level)

Certifications

Desired:

• Cloud certification (AWS / Azure / Google)

• Agile certification (Scrum / SAFe)

• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Required Skills

• Expert experience in systems engineering management across the full system development and operational lifecycle

• Demonstrated ability to author and maintain SEMP, TEMP, IIP, and Concept of Operations documentation

• Experience driving technical integration across a System of Systems (SoS) with multiple service and solution providers

• Strong background implementing scaled agile methodologies in large, multi-team programs

• Experience facilitating Technical Review Boards and engineering governance

Desired Skills

• Experience with large-scale federal modernization or data-centric cloud transformation programs

• Familiarity with DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, and SDLC tooling

• Experience with disposition management and operational delivery / readiness reviews

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing to senior Government stakeholders

Our estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
• To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group

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Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.