Senior Systems Engineer

American Systems Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a federal contractor delivering IT, engineering, and analytics support. The Senior Systems Engineer will translate operational needs into data products, dashboards, and analytical solutions to improve decision making for complex DoD programs.

The role emphasizes data curation, analytical modeling, and rapid visualization using tools such as Qlik and Streamlit, with a focus on government data initiatives and lifecycle support.

Qualifications

• MS in Systems Engineering with 3+ years related experience or BS with 6+ years experience.
• Experience with enterprise analytic platforms and visualization tools.
• Certification: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II; active Security+ preferred.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Curate, organize, and clean raw data feeds into structured datasets.
• Develop analytical models and statistical approaches for trends and insights.
• Design and deploy dashboards and lightweight web tools (Qlik, Streamlit or similar).
• Apply systems engineering to analyze needs and support lifecycle planning for large projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Statistics

Analytical modeling

Data visualization

Education

Master of Science in Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering

Operations research / mathematics coursework

Tools

Qlik

Streamlit

SQL

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineer will support data-driven decision-making for complex Department of War programs by applying systems engineering discipline, data analysis, and rapid visualization capabilities. This role will use Government-provided enterprise software development and analytics tools, including Advana where applicable, to develop code, applications, dashboards, and analytical products that improve access to Global Force Management Data Initiative (GFM DI) data, organizational data, and system features. The position translates operational needs into clear requirements, reliable data products, analytical models, and user-focused solutions that strengthen decision support and support the full system life cycle.

• Data Curation - Curate, organize, and clean raw data feeds into structured, reliable datasets that are optimized for querying, reporting, and analysis.
• Analytical Modeling - Develop business logic, analytical models, and statistical approaches that connect datasets and translate raw inputs into actionable trends, risks, and insights.
• Rapid Visualization - Design and deploy clean, interactive dashboards and lightweight web-based tools using platforms such as Qlik, Streamlit, or similar visualization technologies.
• Apply systems engineering principles to analyze mission needs, coordinate technical solutions, develop requirements, and support life-cycle planning for large, complex projects.
• Establish and maintain trusted data sources that improve consistency, accuracy, and confidence in operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, engineers, and mission partners to gather requirements, validate outputs, document assumptions, and improve access to system data and features.
• Use Government-provided enterprise software development and analytics tools to conduct data analysis and develop code, applications, dashboards, and data products supporting GFM DI use cases.
• Research, assess, reconcile, and standardize disparate force element data, organizational identifiers, and related data structures used across Component systems and mission domains.
• Analyze complex system integration challenges involving the Organization Force Structure Construct, Organization Unique Identifiers, Component Org Servers, enterprise analytic platforms, and related Global Force Management tools.
• Apply analytical, statistical, or mathematical modeling approaches to support design decisions, resolve data integration issues, and generate actionable recommendations for Government stakeholders.
• Support assignment data processes and related tools, including documentation, stakeholder coordination, and training for internal users and broader Communities of Interest.

Qualifications

• • Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering and at least three (3) years of related experience; or
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering and at least six (6) years of related experience; or
  • Degree in another engineering discipline or operations research may be considered if the candidate has completed at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or other coursework requiring substantial college-level mathematics or statistics, and has significant systems engineering experience.
  • Experience with enterprise analytic platforms, Qlik, Streamlit, SQL, data modeling, dashboard development, or similar analytics and visualization tools.
• Certification: DoW 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification required; active CompTIA Security+ preferred or acceptable if it satisfies the contract requirement.
• Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Preferred Experience: Experience using DoW analytics platforms, including Advana, and developing code, applications, dashboards, or data products that improve access to system data and features. Familiarity with GFM DI, OFSC, OUIDs, Component Org Servers, Global Force Management assignment processes is highly desirable. Experience supporting Planning, Intelligence, Command and Control, Logistics, Financial, or other DoW mission domains through data analysis, integration, or decision-support tools is preferred.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status