Lead Systems Integrator (Expert) t1 208

Compatible Technology Solutions, Inc.; Springfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Compatible Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks an Expert-Level GEOINT Integrator to support enterprise transformation across NGA and Mission Partners.

In this high-visibility role, you will guide systems engineering and integration across the full lifecycle—from architecture to transition to operations. You will lead Digital Engineering/MBSE adoption, align requirements and interfaces, mentor engineers, and coordinate across NGA PEOs and partners to drive enterprise modernization and capability

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS or STEM field.
• 18+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Extensive experience leading systems engineering, integration, architecture, and analysis across the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture gap analyses and development of future-state enterprise architectures.
• Perform analyses and trade studies to support strategic investment decisions.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability between requirements, architecture, interfaces, and system capabilities.
• Capture mission needs into technical requirements and integrated solutions.
• Lead enterprise-wide systems integration across NGA PEOs and Mission Partners.

Skills

GEOINT TCPED Architecture

MBSE

Digital Engineering

Systems integration leadership

DoD/IC acquisition processes

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM

Job description

We are seeking an Expert-Level GEOINT Integrator to support enterprise transformation initiatives across NGA and its Mission Partners. In this highly visible technical leadership role, you will guide systems engineering and integration efforts spanning the full engineering lifecycle—from architecture and requirements development through integration, testing, and transition to operations.

As a trusted technical advisor, you will help modernize the GEOINT enterprise by leading complex integration initiatives, shaping future-state architectures, and providing strategic recommendations that influence mission capability investments. Working within NGA’s Enterprise Engineering & Architecture Division, you will collaborate across multiple organizations to ensure alignment of enterprise architecture, requirements, interfaces, and mission capabilities. This position is ideal for an experienced systems integration leader with deep knowledge of GEOINT TCPED architecture, enterprise systems engineering, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.

Location: Patriot Ridge (Springfield, VA) or Chantilly, VA

Duties:

Duties you will be performing:

Architecture & Engineering

• Lead architecture gap analyses and development of future-state enterprise architectures.
• Perform engineering assessments, trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), and Courses of Action (COAs) to support strategic investment decisions.
• Analyze enterprise baselines and ensure end-to-end traceability between requirements, architecture, interfaces, and system capabilities.
• Capture and translate mission and customer needs into technical requirements and integrated solutions.
• Lead enterprise-wide systems integration efforts across NGA Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and Mission Partners.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to government stakeholders on integration strategy, architecture modernization, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Establish partnerships across organizations to drive synchronized integration planning and execution.
• Lead high-visibility integration projects from concept development through Transition to Operations (TTO).

Digital Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Drive adoption of Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
• Develop integrated project plans, CONOPS, target-state architectures, roadmaps, and engineering documentation.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Project Teams supporting GEOINT modernization initiatives across Analytic, Collection Management, Data Services, Foundation GEOINT, and IT domains.
• Define and improve modern systems integration processes using Agile, Digital Engineering, AI, and industry best practices.
• Mentor engineers and integrators while identifying new opportunities to expand team capabilities and support customer mission needs.

Governance & Collaboration

• Participate in NGA governance, configuration management, and risk management activities.
• Ensure enterprise documentation remains aligned across architecture, requirements, interfaces, and engineering baselines.
• Provide technical leadership during enterprise planning, coordination, and decision-making efforts.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or another STEM discipline.
• OR 18+ years’ of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 18+ years of experience leading systems engineering, systems integration, architecture, and technical analysis efforts across the full system lifecycle
• Extensive experience designing, analyzing, documenting, and integrating complex IT or enterprise systems.
• Expert-level experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community acquisition processes and/or PPBES.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-organizational engineering and integration initiatives.

Desired Skills & Experiences:

• Extensive knowledge of the GEOINT Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) Architecture.
• Experience supporting the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise modernization initiatives, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Multi-Cloud architectures, and Edge Computing.