Requirements & Traceability Lead

Chenega Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad range of benefits

Comprehensive professional development plan

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is looking for a Requirements & Traceability Lead based in Arlington, VA. This role manages requirements engineering, ensuring traceability from mission requirements through system implementation. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and have at least 12 years of experience in requirements or systems engineering, along with an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position offers a range of benefits and requires on-site presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in requirements engineering or systems engineering.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Experience with requirements management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage government timelines and deliverables.
• Document requirements and existing processes.
• Maintain requirements traceability matrices across systems.

Skills

Requirements management

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

IBM DOORS

Jira

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Requirements & Traceability Lead – Arlington, VA

The Requirements and Traceability Lead manages requirements engineering activities, ensuring full traceability from mission requirements through system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the PM and Chief Architect to manage government timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document requirements and existing processes.
• Develop requirements management environment and traceability processes to support informed architectural decisions.
• Establish and sustain an authoritative enterprise architecture baseline.
• Maintain requirements traceability matrices across systems and programs.
• Conduct technical exchanges with stakeholders to assess feasibility and identify best‑fit integration approaches aligned to approved architecture.
• Ensure alignment between requirements and system capabilities.
• Facilitate collaboration between technical teams and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12 years of experience in requirements engineering or systems engineering.
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or digital modernization initiatives.
• Hands‑on experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as IBM DOORS, Jama, Jira, or Cameo.
• Familiarity with DoDAF, MBSE, systems integration, and requirements traceability across complex multi‑system environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work on site 5 days a week.
• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting.
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time‑related constraints in a fast‑paced contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications and experienced working in a home office setting, including ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem‑solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it.

Benefits

Chenega MIOS offers a broad range of benefits and a comprehensive professional development plan. Additional information is available upon request.