GEOINT Modernization & Integration Systems Engineer

Are you ready to drive large-scale transformation at the cutting edge of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) Join NGAs Enterprise Engineering & Architecture Integration and Modernization Division to:

• Modernize and integrate the GEOINT architecture across the enterprise
• Expand your technical expertise across the TCPED cycle (Tasking Collection Processing Exploitation Dissemination)
• Lead transformation efforts within NGAs Digital Engineering Environment.

What Youll Do

As an Expert Systems Engineer & Integrator you will play a key role in shaping NGAs enterprise systems and mission capabilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Enterprise Integration: Lead cross-PEO and Mission Partner integration efforts synchronizing architecture requirements and interfaces.

• Mission Engineering: Develop and lead GEOINT Mission Use Casesconducting interviews identifying capability gaps and developing architecture artifacts.

• Strategic Planning & Analysis: Create integrated project plans CONOPS target architectures and roadmaps. Perform AoAs COAs and trade studies to inform system investment decisions.

• Leadership & Collaboration: Build strong relationships across government organizations. Lead integrated project teams across Analytic Collection Management Data Services IT Modernization and more.

• Digital Engineering: Drive adoption of agile practices and digital engineering processes to streamline GEOINT mission delivery.

• Governance & Oversight: Participate in governance configuration and risk management processes. Mentor and oversee contractor engineers at all levels.

What You Bring

• Deep knowledge of the GEOINT Enterprise Architecture and TCPED cycle

• Strong Systems Engineering and Integration expertise

• Experience capturing mission needs and translating them into technical solutions

• Familiarity with digital engineering tools agile practices and enterprise systems

• Leadership in complex cross-functional environments

Why Join NGA

You wont just work on mission-critical systemsyoull shape the future of geospatial intelligence. With real impact across national security and global intelligence your work will help deliver integrated modern and resilient GEOINT capabilities.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Masters degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering physics mathematics operations research engineering management Computer Science Information Technology Management Information Systems or related STEM degree program or 18 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in lieu of a degree.
• 18 years of working experience in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process Requirements Process PPBES Process or system engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments.
• Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle.
• Documented Expert-level work experience and demonstrated knowledge:
  • Of the GEOINT TCPED cycle and familiarity with systems / services that comprise TCPED.
  • With NGA and its Mission Partners.
  • With GEOINT data and providers.
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired:

• Hands-on experience working with Operational Users and developing Mission Use Cases.
• Strong GEOINT Mission knowledge through previous engineering roles and/or former Mission Operations experience (e.g. GEOINT or Imagery Analyst)
• Documented Expert-level work experience and demonstrated knowledge managing complex system-of-system engineering and integration projects and leading cross-organization project teams with Government Senior Leadership visibility and participation.
• Documented Expert-level working experience leading complex cross-Organization engineering assessments studies and Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to guide efforts facilitating associated cross-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT) efforts engineering recommended Courses of Action (COAs) and communicating status and out-briefing Government Senior Leadership to inform decisions.
• Technical expertise in modernization initiatives and implementation within the GEOINT enterprise e.g. Artificial Intelligence Tactical Edge Multiple-Cloud
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering processes and tools.
• Training and certification in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) with hands-on adoption and implementation in previous projects.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.