Enterprise Schedule Management (ESM) Systems Engineer

Peraton; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days PTO annually

Eligibility for an attractive bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a System Engineer in Springfield, Virginia, to create and maintain enterprise schedules. The role involves leading meetings, managing schedule data, and analyzing impacts on program execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, along with at least 6 years of relevant experience.

The position requires a TS/SCI clearance and offers a salary range from $135,000 to $216,000 based on various factors. Strong communication and organization skills are essential.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance adjudication and ability to pass a poly.
• Minimum of 6 years of System Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of the NGA organization and programs.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage automated enterprise schedules.
• Lead NGA/NSG meetings and present schedule data.
• Identify system development milestones.
• Maintain connection of strategic-level guidance with program milestones.

Skills

System Engineering experience

Schedule management

Advanced MS Word skills

Experience with Jira

Experience with Confluence

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Tableau

Job description

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, manage, and operate automated enterprise and interagency schedule(s) using a government approved tool (e.g., Microsoft Project/Project Server, Jira, Tableau) to allow for the integration and assessment of schedule data across NGA and mission partners. Develop enterprise, cross‑program, and cross‑project technical roadmaps, conduct incremental reviews of schedule milestones and activities, and maintain schedule baselines to ensure informed, up‑to‑date, and executable enterprise‑level schedules. Develop and apply algorithms and models to identify and analyze schedules critical path and conduct “what‑if” scenarios for the assessment of program execution viability and forecasting impacts caused by changes to execution plans and underlying schedules.

• Lead overall response for NGA/NSG meetings reviewing and presenting schedule data for programs, projects and segments by providing reports, Gantt charts, and other visualization products, clearly communicating schedule expectations and status, including deviations and areas of concern.
• Lead the coordination with programs to obtain suitable data for creating and maintaining proper schedules (e.g., linkages, dependencies, level of detail).
• Lead the schedule interaction with mission partner(s) to understand key dependencies NGA has with mission partners.
• Identify system development milestones that drive phasing of capabilities to meet enterprise epics or equivalent planning timeframes.
• Develop, manage, and maintain connection of strategic‑level guidance and enterprise‑level effectivities with lower‑level program, project, and segment effectivities and milestones.

Develop enterprise, cross‑program, and cross‑project schedule and technical roadmap development, incremental reviews of schedule milestones and activities, and maintenance of schedule baselines, as directed, to ensure informed, up‑to‑date, and executable enterprise‑level schedules.

Location: This position is 100% onsite. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Qualifications

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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance adjudication and ability to pass a poly
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6 years of System Engineering experience, focusing on schedule management.
• Advanced MS Word skills.
• Significant experience with Jira and Confluence
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with senior level customers
• Detail oriented, with proven time management and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and multi‑tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Knowledge of the NGA organization and programs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience analyzing impacts using schedule tools and planning processes.
• Knowledge/experience with supporting customer. Ability to work in a Government environment as part of a multi‑contractor team.
• Advanced technical degree.
• Working knowledge of the NSG strategies and IPO management
• 2-6 years of experience with NGA processes and procedures.
• Experience with geospatial intelligence systems and/or existing legacy/heritage NSG segments.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.