Sr Systems Engineer - SME

Job Description

Job Description

Input Technology Solutions is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer - SME for a new full-time opportunity based out of McLean, VA!

Primary Responsibilities :

Requirements, Cost and Effectiveness

Performing in-depth technical studies requiring specialized skills or knowledge

Developing technology roadmaps to achieve mission needs

Conducting risk / benefit analysis of different technical choices or outcomes

Providing independent reviews and summaries of technical and scientific literature

Performing horizon scanning to identify emerging threats or opportunities, identifying available commercial and open-source capabilities, and establishing industry benchmarks

Participating, presenting, and producing materials for working groups, workshops, and interagency forums to provide expertise and technical consultation

Providing expertise and advice on research and development processes and providing recommendations on how to adopt technologies into IC capabilities

Providing technical consultation and assessments on specific topics

Informing the development of IC-wide science and technology policies, requirements, needs, risks, and investments

Additional Responsibilities :

Operational Oversight : Review and approve employee timekeeping and leave requests to ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal policies

Workforce Management : Monitor and maintain staffing levels to meet Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) targets across assigned programs

Employee Engagement & Retention : Drive initiatives that promote employee satisfaction, recognition, and long-term retention within high-performance teams

Talent Development : Support career growth by mentoring staff and aligning individual capabilities with evolving project and business needs

Strategic Recruitment : Lead recruitment efforts for billable roles, including candidate evaluation, interviewing, and offer negotiation within approved compensation ranges

Client & Stakeholder Relations : Maintain proactive communication with clients and external partners to identify emerging business opportunities and support strategic growth

Leadership Collaboration : Participate in ad-hoc manager meetings to align on performance metrics, operational priorities, and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements :

Basic Qualifications :

TS / SCI with Poly REQUIRED

Experience providing advice, analysis, and insight on Science and Technology areas

Experience in translating requirements, in an oversight role, to ensure product builds meet technical specifications

BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.

Experience looking at system requirements from a big picture integration perspective

Min 5 year working with or in the IC

Collection experience in various INTs

GEOINT / SIGINT experience

Operations Research & Data Analytics

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

TS / SCI w / Poly Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Federal Employment Suitability

E-Verify Eligibility Required