NC3 Requirements Management Specialist

TekPillar®; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPillar seeks an NC3 Requirements Management Specialist to support requirements engineering, elicitation, analysis, and traceability across a complex classified programme. The role covers capability development, CIS/infrastructure work, and security documentation in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.

Active Secret-level security clearance is required. You will coordinate with technical teams and end users to establish measurable Capability Acceptance Criteria and ensure alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Requirements Engineering within the last 10 years, including Requirements Management and Requirements Elicitation.
• Experience supporting capability development programmes, preferably within a defence capability-delivery framework or equivalent national framework.
• Hands‑on experience with IBM Rational DOORS, DOORS Next, or an equivalent requirements management tool.
• Experience with requirements traceability, technical requirements, capability acceptance criteria, and requirements lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support requirements engineering, elicitation, analysis, validation, and traceability.
• Support the development and maintenance of Requirements Management and Benefits Realization plans.
• Track technical requirements and ensure validity, completeness, consistency, and traceability.
• Support capability development for CIS and infrastructure programmes in classified environments.
• Develop comprehensive and measurable Capability Acceptance Criteria with stakeholders and end users.
• Support the development of Capability Programme Plans, policies, security documentation, and related programme products.
• Maintain accurate requirements records, documentation, and programme information.

Skills

Requirements Engineering

Requirements Elicitation

Requirements Traceability

Capability Development

CIS/Infrastructure

Security Clearance

Stakeholder Engagement

DoRS or equivalent tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

DOORS Next

Job description

We are seeking an NC3 Requirements Management Specialist to support requirements engineering and capability development for a complex, classified communications and information systems programme.

The role focuses on requirements management, requirements elicitation, requirements traceability, capability development, CIS/infrastructure, capability acceptance, benefits realization, and stakeholder coordination across the capability lifecycle.

Security Clearance: Active Secret-level security clearance required

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support requirements engineering, elicitation, analysis, validation, and traceability.
• Support the development and maintenance of Requirements Management and Benefits Realization plans.
• Track technical requirements and ensure validity, completeness, consistency, and traceability.
• Support capability development for CIS and infrastructure programmes in classified environments.
• Develop comprehensive and measurable Capability Acceptance Criteria with stakeholders and end users.
• Support the development of Capability Programme Plans, policies, security documentation, and related programme products.
• Manage requirements data and outputs using IBM Rational DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools.
• Coordinate with technical teams, agencies, stakeholders, host organizations, and end users across political, operational, and tactical levels.
• Support alignment with requirements management, quality assurance, and capability-development best practices.
• Monitor programme workstreams and ensure requirements activities remain aligned with broader capability objectives.
• Support stakeholder meetings, requirements workshops, reviews, and programme coordination activities.
• Maintain accurate requirements records, documentation, and programme information.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Requirements Engineering within the last 10 years, including Requirements Management and Requirements Elicitation.
• Experience supporting capability development programmes, preferably within a formal defence capability-delivery framework or equivalent national framework.
• Experience in CIS/Infrastructure-related capability development, preferably within classified environments.
• Hands‑on experience with IBM Rational DOORS, DOORS Next, or an equivalent requirements management tool.
• Experience with requirements traceability, technical requirements, capability acceptance criteria, and requirements lifecycle management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder programme environments.