Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Fort Wayne, New York (IN, NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior DoD acquisition and software systems engineer to lead architecture reviews, align development with DoD and Air Force processes, and maintain a multiyear SMPES application roadmap on a federal program.

You will coordinate agile backlog, release planning, tests, and documentation using Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow, ensuring security, compliance, and performance across the SDLC while supporting engineering authorities.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Master’s degree and 10+ years relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD.
• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree, including at least 8 years supporting the DoD.
• Strong knowledge and experience of DoD and Air Force acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and statutory/regulatory requirements.
• 5 years supporting the DoD.
• Strong knowledge and experience across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong hands-on software design experience.
• Understanding of Agile software methodology and processes.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Preferred: Security+ or Sec+ CE certification.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred experience with Agile methodologies and Jira for sprints, backlogs, and releases.
• Preferred experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge bases in Confluence.
• Preferred experience supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities.
• Preferred experience implementing the DoD Systems Engineering “V” Model.

Responsibilities

• Maintain common architecture products describing Application Software Service contributions to the holistic SMPES system/program
• Conduct technical reviews of software application and system design/development specifications and engineering artifacts
• Track and report SMPES consolidated agile backlog, release sprint tracking, requirements traceability, test traceability, and program-level metrics
• Obtain Agile Backlog information from supporting contracts and maintain it in the SMPES PMO JIRA planning tool
• Maintain a multiyear Application Roadmap
• Perform system analysis and develop system specifications
• Support software certification, maintenance, testing, integration, delivery, installation, configuration, problem resolution, and maintenance
• Advise the Government on applicable standards and help develop or improve standards
• Assess technical and architectural changes, processes, products, contractor solutions, baseline changes, and ServiceNow Change Requests for impact and provide recommendations
• Support program documents, Systems Engineering Plans, briefings, written materials, program management reviews, and technical reviews
• Support the Program Chief Engineer and engineering authorities
• Provide direct support to the Test and Enterprise System Branch, PM, FM, and Chief Engineer
• Support the STIG process for placing new deliveries into production
• Assist with RFP artifacts and source-selection documents, including Acquisition Plans, LCMP, and Acquisition Strategy
• Integrate user requirements and desired capabilities into requirements, planning, and programming processes
• Review documentation and software for configuration-management, testing-policy, and design compliance
• Analyze application interface requirements based on modernization recommendations
• Develop test plans and reports and coordinate test events with program office, contractors, users, AFOTEC, and external agencies
• Assist in security evaluation of program information and hardware throughout the program lifecycle

Skills

SDLC Knowledge

Agile Methodology

Software Design

Requirements Traceability

Technical Review

Communication

Security+ Certification

Education

Master’s degree + DoD experience

Bachelor’s degree + DoD experience

15+ years experience in lieu of degree

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

• Maintain common architecture products describing Application Software Service contributions to the holistic SMPES system/program
• Conduct technical reviews of software application and system design/development specifications and engineering artifacts
• Track and report SMPES consolidated agile backlog, release sprint tracking, requirements traceability, test traceability, and program-level metrics
• Obtain Agile Backlog information from supporting contracts and maintain it in the SMPES PMO JIRA planning tool
• Maintain a multiyear Application Roadmap
• Perform system analysis and develop system specifications
• Support software certification, maintenance, testing, integration, delivery, installation, configuration, problem resolution, and maintenance
• Advise the Government on applicable standards and help develop or improve standards
• Assess technical and architectural changes, processes, products, contractor solutions, baseline changes, and ServiceNow Change Requests for impact and provide recommendations
• Support program documents, Systems Engineering Plans, briefings, written materials, program management reviews, and technical reviews
• Support the Program Chief Engineer and engineering authorities
• Provide direct support to the Test and Enterprise System Branch, PM, FM, and Chief Engineer
• Support the STIG process for placing new deliveries into production
• Assist with RFP artifacts and source-selection documents, including Acquisition Plans, LCMP, and Acquisition Strategy
• Integrate user requirements and desired capabilities into requirements, planning, and programming processes
• Review documentation and software for configuration-management, testing-policy, and design compliance
• Analyze application interface requirements based on modernization recommendations
• Develop test plans and reports and coordinate test events with program office, contractors, users, AFOTEC, and external agencies
• Assist in security evaluation of program information and hardware throughout the program lifecycle

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
• Master’s degree and 10+ years relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD, OR bachelor’s degree and 12+ years relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD, OR 15+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree, including at least 8 years supporting the DoD
• Strong knowledge and experience of DoD and Air Force acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and statutory/regulatory requirements
• 5 years supporting the DoD
• Strong knowledge and experience across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong hands-on software design experience
• Understanding of Agile software methodology and processes
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Preferred: Security+ or Sec+ CE certification
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred experience with Agile methodologies and Jira for sprints, backlogs, and releases
• Preferred experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge bases in Confluence
• Preferred experience supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities
• Preferred experience implementing the DoD Systems Engineering “V” Model

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in DoD acquisition processes and software development life cycle, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and system analysis. Proficient in maintaining application roadmaps, technical documentation, and supporting software certification and testing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• DoD Acquisition Processes
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Agile Methodology
• Jira and Confluence
• Security+ or Sec+ CE Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Software Design
• System Analysis
• Requirements Traceability
• Test Planning
• Configuration Management

Soft Skills

• Technical Review
• Problem Resolution
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Security+ or Sec+ CE Certification

Industry Keywords

• DoD
• Air Force
• SMPES
• Agile Backlog
• Systems Engineering

Tools & Technologies

• Jira
• Confluence
• ServiceNow