Systems Engineer III

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Systems Engineer III

Candidate must have an active TS / SCI w / Poly

Key Tasks :

sAnalyze user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications

sAnalyze system requirements and leads design and development activities

sGuide users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies

sProvide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology

sIncorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations

sDevelop technical documentation

sDevelops system Architecture and system design documentation

sGuide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans

sInteract with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts

sAssume the ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility

sCommunicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives

Required Skills :

sDevelop comprehensive SOA solutions

sDevelop operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards

sConduct and / or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life-cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas

sUse validated models, simulations, and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce cost of system development

sEnsure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system

sServe as a member of the CCB

sDevelop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth

sDevelop alternative courses of action, workarounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones.

Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) data

sAs a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort, recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions, technology limitations, environmental impact, and life-cycle costs

sProvide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware / software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical / non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis

Required Education / Certifications :

sTwenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree