Senior SIGINT Architect & Strategic Advisor

Fts Intl; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

FTS International, LLC is hiring a Senior SIGINT Systems Architect & Technical Advisor in Chantilly, VA. The role serves as a trusted technical advisor to senior government leaders, helping evaluate architectural options, balance mission performance and cost, and shape acquisition strategies for cutting-edge SIGINT capabilities.

The successful candidate will lead architecture analyses, develop independent assessments, and communicate complex technical and programmatic issues to executive

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor of Science in STEM engineering discipline.
• 15+ years in systems engineering, architecture, SIGINT, space systems, or related fields.
• Ability to perform rigorous technical and cost/performance analysis.
• Understanding of Intelligence Community and DoW acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise SIGINT Chief Architect and government leadership on architecture concepts and strategies.
• Lead or support architecture trades evaluating performance, cost, risk, and scalability.
• Develop independent assessments and recommendations for architecture and portfolio decisions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and prototypes to advance mission capability while controlling cost and risk.
• Synthesize market research and analyses into clear recommendations for executives.
• Develop acquisition strategies translating objectives into executable programs.
• Translate complex issues into clear executive briefings and decision papers.
• Interface with senior stakeholders across IC, DoD, acquisition organizations, and industry.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

Clear communication

Leadership

Senior-level systems thinking

Analytical reasoning

Education

BS STEM in engineering

MS STEM in engineering

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

FTS International, LLC is hiring a Senior SIGINT Systems Architect & Technical Advisor in Chantilly, VA. The role serves as a trusted technical advisor to senior government leaders, helping evaluate architectural options, balance mission performance and cost, and shape acquisition strategies for cutting-edge SIGINT capabilities.

The successful candidate will lead architecture analyses, develop independent assessments, and communicate complex technical and programmatic issues to executive