Systems Architect Lead with Security Clearance

Company: Agile Defense
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Requisition #:SYSTE02396Job Title: Systems Architect LeadLocation:Springfield, VA 22150Clearance Level: Active DoD -Top Secret SCI**Selected applicantsmay be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. **SUMMARY:The SEIN program delivers full life-cycle systems integration and engineering services to advance the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG). SEIN is chartered to provide technical leadership for many of NSG's highest priorities supporting the Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence (AAA) (formerly known as the Analytics Capabilities Portfolio) Initiative by developing systems architectures, integration/engineering and analysis support to ensure AAA/Analytic Modernization is realized for the agency.DUTIES:The Systems Architect is accountable for defining the future state of how the agency is going to modernize their technology to enable AAA. The AAA Systems Architect works across the NGA's government offices, and within SEIN engineering projects to deliver enterprise-wide AAA capabilities and transition its existing operational capabilities into AAA Program of Records (PORs) operational baseline.Responsibilities include the following: * Ensure the development of key project products, such as mission documents, engineering assessments, weekly status reports, technical analysis reports, integration plans, test plans, schedules, and briefings* Engage internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute time-phased effectivities for migrating capabilities into the operational baseline* Translate mission and system roadmap elements into deployment objectives* Identify and maintain a capability matrix for each delivery thread to identify gaps, system risks, and mission issues* Lead the identification, tracking, mitigation, and resolution technical risks and issues to ensure the timely, functionally efficient, and cost effective stand-up of new capabilities* Lead project efforts through readiness events, with focus on protecting NSG baseline system integrity* Orchestrate enterprise deployment efforts, including system and stakeholder readiness, transition rehearsal, transition to operations, and user acceptance* Serve as the focal point for transition activity plan execution through the stand up and execution of WAR room activities* Conduct user outreach to communicate planned architecture changes, operational concepts, and project status, and accept user inputs for optimization of delivery plansQualifications Education and Certifications: * Active TS/SCI Clearance (with current SSBI favorably adjudicated within the last 5 years)* Bachelor's degree in Engineering / CS / Math / Science / or related technical experienceBackground Needed and Years of Experience: * 21+ years of systems engineering, systems integration, or systems development experience, with a minimum of 10 years of recent agency-specific experience* 10+ years managing or leading a project during its system development life cycle* 10+ years of experience in deployment planning, including readiness, test and transition* 2 years of experience with agile engineering or agile development programs* Demonstrated ability to develop and present effective technical presentations to senior management; must possess strong written and verbal communications skillsAdditional Skills & QualificationsPreferred Technical Skills: * Advanced degree in a technical field * 6+ years of experience as a systems of systems integrator/enterprise integration * 4+ years of experience with any of the various Analytics Portfolio related PoRs: FCMS, Cedalion, eXploit, Structured Observation Management (SOM), Analytic Modernization (AMOD), Resource Knowledge System (RKS), Foundation GEOINT Modernization (FGMOD) * 2+ years of experience in system interface engineering or interface analysis * 2+ years of experience in cloud technology engineering * 1+ years of experience with NGA portfolio initiatives * 1+ years of experience in technical coordination across the ICWORKING CONDITIONS:Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.Strength Demands: Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Physical Requirements: * Stand or Sit* Talk or Hear* See ***About Us!Agile Defense is an Information Technology Solutions provider committed to partnering with our customers to deliver the highest level of service to our customers. We provided Information Technology (IT) services to the U.S. Government, including several United States Civil agencies and various branches within the U.S. Department of Defense.Agile Defense has established a solid reputation of partnering with our customers to deliver innovative IT solutions with our "Listen. Think. Innovate." philosophy.At Agile Defense, we know that our employees are our most important asset. We believe in our responsibility to our fellow employees, customers, company, and to our country. We promote teamwork, integrity, and creativity; we expect our fellow employees to also live these values.Agile Defense, Inc. does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

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