Senior Knowledge & Requirements Engineer

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Knowledge Manager specializing in Requirements Engineering to support USCYBERCOM J2 at Fort Meade, MD. You will translate mission needs into actionable requirements and bridge gaps between customers and IT/KM teams.

Responsibilities include documenting processes, ensuring compliance with DoD/IC policies, and leading KM meetings. A strong background in requirements engineering and extensive security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 12+ years of experience without a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MA/MS or 3 years with PhD.
• Working knowledge of requirements engineering methodologies, process reengineering, and IC/DoD classification guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a KM team in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and structured analytic techniques.
• Understanding of centralized and peripheral databases, content management systems, and records management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills—able to translate technical requirements into plain language for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply requirements management methodologies and best practices to align organizational processes with USCYBERCOM J2 mission needs and priorities.
• Assist in developing and reengineering processes to close gaps between current operations and mission requirements.
• Serve as the primary conduit between J2 customers and IT/KM Requirements Analysts, ensuring KM requirements are accurately captured and incorporated into the requirements management cycle.
• Identify organizational customers and suppliers; map and document key processes as needed.
• Design, document, and assess new processes and their alignment with applicable DoD/IC policies.
• Plan for new process implementation, including associated technology changes and transition impacts.
• Administer cross-domain data transfer activities (Low-to-High, High-to-Low, Secret) and ensure proper logging and compliance.
• Manage and track Government Laptops, CAC Readers, and peripherals for USCYBERCOM J2 personnel.
• Coordinate and participate in all KM-related meetings and working groups; maintain and update requirements documentation.
• Author and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Requirements engineering

Process reengineering

KM teamwork

Structured analytics

MS Office

DoD/IC knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Knowledge Manager specializing in Requirements Engineering to support USCYBERCOM J2 at Fort Meade, MD. You will translate mission needs into actionable requirements and bridge gaps between customers and IT/KM teams.

Responsibilities include documenting processes, ensuring compliance with DoD/IC policies, and leading KM meetings. A strong background in requirements engineering and extensive security clearances are required.