Lead Systems Engineer / DTAM / (Hybrid) [Contingent]

iWorks Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health and Wellness Benefits

Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday

Annual bonuses

Job summary

iWorks Corporation is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical and management leadership for the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization initiative for the U.S. Census Bureau. This role involves overseeing end-to-end systems engineering and integrated solution delivery efforts in a remote/hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in systems engineering and substantial leadership skills in large-scale federal IT programs. Comprehensive benefits and bonuses are also included in the employment package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, architecture, or application development.
• Proven leadership on large-scale federal IT programs.
• Experience in managing cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and management leadership across systems engineering initiatives.
• Direct systems engineering and DevSecOps activities.
• Oversee the full lifecycle delivery of projects.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cloud architecture

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Title

Lead Systems Engineer

Location

Remote / Hybrid (On site-visits to the DMV location as required by contract)

About iWorks

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You are eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

About this Position

The Lead Systems Engineer will provide technical and management leadership supporting the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) initiative for the U.S. Census Bureau. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end systems engineering and integrated solution delivery efforts supporting modernization of large-scale federal data systems. You will guide architecture, engineering execution, governance, and delivery across the system lifecycle while enabling a secure, cloud‑smart, data‑centric environment aligned to 2030 Census and American Community Survey objectives.

Salary Range

$125K - $165K, commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

On a day‑to‑day basis, you will:

1. Provide technical and management leadership across large‑scale systems engineering and modernization initiatives
2. Define goals, technical plans, and execution strategies aligned with program objectives
3. Direct systems engineering, architecture, DevSecOps, cloud engineering, testing, and operational support activities
4. Oversee full lifecycle delivery including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment
5. Conduct architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical trade‑off analyses
6. Manage staffing, technical execution approaches, and financial/resource planning for assigned efforts
7. Ensure requirements traceability, validation, and alignment across integrated systems
8. Lead governance activities including change control, risk management, and readiness assessments
9. Support feasibility studies, proof‑of‑concepts, pilots, and modernization prototyping efforts
10. Interface with client stakeholders and senior leadership on technical direction, delivery status, and decision‑making
11. Supervise technical teams and ensure alignment with Agile, iterative, incremental, and Waterfall methodologies

Required Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, architecture, application development, or enterprise modernization programs
• Proven experience providing technical and management leadership on large‑scale federal IT programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional technical teams and enterprise‑level initiatives
• Experience working across the full system development lifecycle in complex environments
• Strong experience interfacing with clients and senior stakeholders, including technical negotiations and decision‑making support
• Experience supervising technical staff and managing delivery performance, staffing, and execution planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal data modernization or large‑scale statistical/data‑driven programs (e.g., Census, analytics platforms, or similar environments)
• Strong background in cloud architecture and enterprise modernization
• Experience leading DevSecOps transformation initiatives at scale
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe transformation in federal environments
• Experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or data science enablement initiatives within enterprise systems
• Strong understanding of systems engineering governance frameworks and enterprise architecture standards
• Experience supporting high‑visibility, mission‑critical government programs with complex stakeholder environments

Please Note

We maintain an on‑camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA & Employment Status

FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL‑TIME POSITION.

Equal Employment Opportunity

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well‑being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.