Senior Systems Engineer, DoD/NGA Programs (TS/SCI)

Core-CSI; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE-CSI is seeking a Systems Engineering & Technical Program Analyst to provide strategic systems engineering, integrated master scheduling, and technical program management for DoD, IC, NGA initiatives. The role supports architecture modernization, DevSecOps, requirements management, and mission delivery across classified environments.

Responsibilities include developing enterprise requirements, creating IMS schedules, tracking risks, and coordinating with government agencies and contractors

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience supporting GEOINT or NGA programs is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience supporting DoD, IC, NGA, or federal technical programs.
• Experience with Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), Microsoft Project, Confluence/JIRA, Agile/SAFe methodologies, MBSE and enterprise architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, decompose, and allocate enterprise-level requirements supporting GEOINT mission solutions.
• Create, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and program roadmaps.
• Track critical path activities, risk areas, and schedule impacts across teams.
• Coordinate TEMs and cross-contract collaboration efforts.
• Support compliance with DoDAF, UAF, MBSE, ISO, ITIL, and SAFe standards.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

GEOINT experience

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Confluence/JIRA

Agile/SAFe

MBSE

Enterprise architecture frameworks

Job description

CORE-CSI is seeking a Systems Engineering & Technical Program Analyst to provide strategic systems engineering, integrated master scheduling, and technical program management for DoD, IC, NGA initiatives. The role supports architecture modernization, DevSecOps, requirements management, and mission delivery across classified environments.

Responsibilities include developing enterprise requirements, creating IMS schedules, tracking risks, and coordinating with government agencies and contractors