Senior SIGINT Architect & Advisor (TS/SCI Clearance)

FTS International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior SIGINT Systems Architect & Technical Advisor to lead complex architecture analyses and inform senior leadership. You will develop independent assessments, evaluate new technologies, and craft executive briefs for decision-making across IC and DoD programs.

Requires TS/SCI with polygraph and 8+ years in SIGINT system design and acquisition. The role emphasizes collaboration, cost control, and strategic mission delivery in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• BS STEM in engineering discipline.
• 8+ years supporting SIGINT mission systems.
• 8+ years design of satellite systems for defense operations.
• 6+ years in major system acquisition and budgeting.
• Strong ability to translate technical data into executive briefings.
• Knowledge of FAR/DoW acquisition processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support architecture trades evaluating performance, feasibility, cost, schedule, risk.
• Develop independent technical assessments and recommendations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and prototypes to advance mission capability.
• Translate complex issues into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
• Prepare executive briefings, decision papers, and strategic messaging.
• Interface with IC, DoD acquisition, and industry stakeholders.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

8+ years SIGINT systems

8+ years satellite systems design

6+ years major system acquisition

Executive briefing & communications

Education

BS STEM in engineering

MS STEM in engineering

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior SIGINT Systems Architect & Technical Advisor to lead complex architecture analyses and inform senior leadership. You will develop independent assessments, evaluate new technologies, and craft executive briefs for decision-making across IC and DoD programs.

Requires TS/SCI with polygraph and 8+ years in SIGINT system design and acquisition. The role emphasizes collaboration, cost control, and strategic mission delivery in a fast-paced