Federal Systems Engineering Lead — Mission-Critical Platforms

Accenture; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Virginia seeks a Systems Engineering Lead to translate requirements into detailed designs, develop system models, and guide lifecycle documentation for complex government platforms.

You will perform trade studies, verify compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risks and ensure seamless integration. Expect 10+ years in systems engineering and DoD 8140 familiarity, with advanced degrees or certifications highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering
• Expert knowledge in systems engineering for complex platforms
• Translate requirements into detailed designs and support lifecycle
• Risks mitigation and performance optimization
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements
• Nice to have: CSEP

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into detailed system designs and analyze options
• Create and maintain system models, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Perform trade studies and develop verification procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and manage risks
• Implement requirements traceability and support system testing and optimization

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Risk mitigation

System architecture

Documentation

DoD 8140

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical reviews

Performance optimization

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in CS / Cybersecurity / Data Science / Information Systems / IT / Software Engineering

Equivalent training: Systems Developer (Advanced) Playlist

Certification: FITSP-D

Certification: GCSA

Certification: GISF

Certification: SSCP

Job description

Accenture Federal Services in Virginia seeks a Systems Engineering Lead to translate requirements into detailed designs, develop system models, and guide lifecycle documentation for complex government platforms.

You will perform trade studies, verify compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risks and ensure seamless integration. Expect 10+ years in systems engineering and DoD 8140 familiarity, with advanced degrees or certifications highly regarded.