Systems Engineer / Program Analyst

Powell Consulting Group (PCG) supports the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in ensuring the defense acquisition community has the research and engineering capabilities required to define, develop, cost, test, operate, and sustain defense systems throughout the acquisition life cycle. OUSD(R&E) develops and implements policy, builds workforce capability and capacity, and provides technical engagement with DoD Components, industry, and academia to shape the future of research and engineering.

PCG seeks a motivated, hardworking Systems Engineer / Program Analyst to serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting the Director for Digital Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, and the Director for the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex system models using MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or MagicDraw. Capture and analyze requirements, architecture, behavior, and interfaces across acquisition programs.
• Apply MBSE best practices and integrate tools across systems and classification levels to advance DoD's transition to digital engineering.
• Provide recommendations on positions, policies, and procedures to optimize standardization during weapon system design and reviews.
• Deliver technical and management input to data calls, briefings, articles, and reports for senior DoD leadership.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders to effectively communicate complex technical concepts using models and visualizations.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate technical research programs, ensuring schedules, deliverables, and quality standards are met across all phases.
• Collaborate with senior management, researchers, engineers, and external partners to align project scope and deliverables with DoD goals and requirements.
• Combine program management expertise with systems engineering principles to support execution, oversight, and evaluation of research initiatives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track the status, progress, and outcomes of research projects across the 20 collaborating universities that comprise the SERC

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Are you able to work with a large government organization and with diverse federal and contractor staff? Do you have above-average verbal and written communication skills? Are you organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively? If so, you might be perfect for this position!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this exciting position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

Location : Alexandria, VA

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