Systems Engineer 3 (Scrum Coach)

Base-2 Solutions, LLC.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer 3 / Scrum Coach to apply systems engineering to requirements analysis, design, and integration while supporting SAFe/agile execution with Product Owner collaboration for sprint reviews and PI planning. The role interfaces with Government stakeholders, program personnel, and senior executives to ensure technical integrity of deliverables.

The candidate will lead design and development activities, guide requirements formulation, prepare system

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Scrum Coach certification is required.
• Experience collaborating with Product Owner for SAFe/agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint reviews, I&A).
• Experience to meet one of education/experience equivalency paths.
• Ability to analyze requirements and lead design and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and system architectures to develop specifications.
• Lead design and development activities.
• Guide users in formulating requirements and evaluating alternatives.
• Provide technical leadership for integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Develop technical and system design documentation.
• Prepare system engineering management plans and system integration/test plans.
• Communicate with government stakeholders and executives.
• Collaborate with Product Owner in SAFe/agile ceremonies and PI planning.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Analytical mindset

Schedule coordination

Leadership in SAFe/agile ceremonies

Education

High School Diploma/GED + 12 years experience

Associates Degree + 12 years experience

Bachelor's Degree + 7 years experience

Master's Degree + 5 years experience

PhD + 3 years experience

Tools

Scrum Coach certification

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer 3 / Scrum Coach. This role applies systems engineering expertise to requirements analysis, system design, technical planning, documentation, and integration activities while also supporting SAFe/agile execution through collaboration with the Product Owner in preparation for sprint reviews, Inspect and Adapt sessions, and Program Increment (PI) planning events. The position interfaces with Government stakeholders, program personnel, and senior executives and is responsible for the technical integrity of assigned work and deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Analyze system requirements and lead design and development activities.
• Guide users in formulating requirements, advise alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies.
• Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
• Develop technical documentation.
• Develop system architecture and system design documentation.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Interact with the Government regarding systems engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
• Maintain responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the systems engineering area of responsibility.
• Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner in preparation for SAFe/agile ceremonies, including sprint reviews, Inspect and Adapt, and Program Increment (PI) planning events.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Scrum Coach certification.
• Experience collaborating with the Product Owner in preparation for SAFe/agile ceremonies, including sprint reviews, Inspect and Adapt, and Program Increment (PI) planning events.
• Experience sufficient to meet one of the stated education and experience equivalency pathways.
• Ability to analyze requirements and develop system requirements specifications.
• Ability to lead design and development activities.
• Ability to guide users in formulating requirements, advising alternative approaches, and conducting feasibility studies.
• Ability to provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, system architecture documentation, and system design documentation.
• Ability to support system development and implementation planning, including system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Ability to interact with Government stakeholders regarding systems engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience coordinating schedule-driven, project-level activities across multiple participants, such as Project Directors, Program Managers, and Test Leads.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to accurately synthesize and summarize complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders, including Government teams, industry vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Comfort escalating issues to Government Leads, including ART Leads and CORs.
• Proficiency supporting requirements validation activities.
• Proficiency tracking schedules and anticipating logistical challenges.
• Proficiency using ticketing systems, collaboration platforms, and dashboard tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify gaps, assess risks, and recommend prioritization of test activities.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of experience.
• Associates Degree with 12 years of experience.
• Bachelors' Degree with 7 years of experience.
• Masters' Degree with 5 years of experience.
• PhD with 3 years of experience.

RequiredCertifications

• Scrum Coach certification.

Required Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: base-2solutions.com/eeo