Systems Engineer

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as Professional Services LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Systems Engineer with a TS/SCI eligible security clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Washington include medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan paid time off paid parental leave life and disability insurance flexible spending accounts commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. Koniag Professional Services (KPS) is seeking a high-performing SETA System Engineer to support acquisition transition and program support activities within Joint Operational Integration (JOI) under DASW Acquisition Integration and Interoperability (AI2). This individual will provide technical engineering expertise supporting acquisition planning systems integration requirements development and lifecycle management activities. This position works closely with Government leadership program managers acquisition professionals and technical stakeholders to ensure engineering efforts support mission objectives while complying with Department of War (DoW) systems engineering policies and acquisition best practices. The System Engineer provides technical analysis evaluates system performance and supports the successful integration of emerging technologies into acquisition programs. The ideal candidate is a strategic operator and builder someone comfortable stepping into a newly forming organization integrating into structure where little exists and helping shape transition efforts from prototype through enterprise integration. This role is best suited for a highly collaborative system engineer who can bridge operational acquisition and technical communities while driving execution Responsibilities:Provide systems engineering expertise throughout the DoW acquisition lifecycle including requirements development system design integration testing fielding and sustainment. Support new and evolving engineering activities to ensure technical solutions align with mission requirements and acquisition objectives. Assist in developing reviewing and validating system requirements technical specifications interface requirements and performance criteria. Ensure engineering requirements are traceable achievable and consistent with operational needs. Evaluate engineering alternatives system architectures technical risks and implementation strategies to support informed Government decision-making. Perform technical assessments of proposed capabilities technologies and engineering solutions. Coordinate with program managers contractors functional stakeholders and technical teams to support system integration and interoperability across multiple programs. Identify integration challenges and recommend technical solutions that minimize program risk. Develop and review engineering documentation technical reports system specifications engineering assessments and decision support materials. Ensure technical documentation is accurate complete and consistent with program objectives. Identify engineering risks affecting cost schedule technical performance cybersecurity and system integration. Develop mitigation strategies and provide recommendations that improve program execution. Provide recommendations regarding adoption of new technologies and engineering methodologies. Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable DoD systems engineering guidance cybersecurity requirements acquisition policies and technical standards. Support technical reviews audits milestone activities and engineering assessments. Collaborate with Government leadership acquisition professionals contractors and technical organizations to resolve engineering issues and support successful program execution. Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) technical reviews and engineering working groups. Prepare engineering analyses executive briefings technical recommendations and status reports supporting Government leadership. Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences while supporting acquisition and program management decision-making. Track action items risks milestones and dependencies across program activitiesSupport synchronization between acquisition operations experimentation and interoperability effortsIdentify process improvements and help establish scalable PMO governance practicesDesired Qualifications:Required:TS/SCI eligibleExperience supporting DoD acquisition program management or transition activitiesFamiliarity with prototype-to-production/program-of-record transition processesAbility to operate independently in ambiguous or emerging mission environmentsStrong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience coordinating across multiple organizations and functional teamsAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred:Experience supporting OSD Joint Staff SCO or AI2-related initiativesKnowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle and transition pathwaysFamiliarity with interoperability experimentation and operational integration effortsExperience building or standing up new PMO/team structuresExperience with Confluence Jira MS Teams and executive reporting environmentsINCOSE CSEP certificationOur Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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