Systems Engineer 4/5

Itezz; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA contribution

Medical, dental & vision plans

Accommodations for applicants

Job summary

Itezz Inc. is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineering professional in Annapolis, MD to lead key project work across lifecycle phases.

The role requires rigorous government-facing communication, strong systems understanding, and coordination with cross-functional teams to maintain production readiness and DoDAF-aligned architectures. Ideal candidates hold TS/SCI with poly and substantial experience in ISO/IEC 15288 processes, with the ability to influence stakeholders at executive levels and

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Agency Appropriate Poly.
• High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general systems engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience.
• Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.
• PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
• Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s).
• Assists with allocation of requirements to hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
• Coordinates resolution of action items from CCB meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews requiring cross-discipline coordination.
• Performs analysis of technical alternatives and makes preliminary recommendations.

Skills

TS/SCI with poly

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Project

JIRA

Education

HS Diploma or GED + 19 yrs

Bachelors in Engineering +15 yrs

Masters in Engineering +13 yrs

PhD in Engineering +13 yrs

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Founded on a commitment to service, Itezz Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, SBA 8(a) certified small business dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable information technology solutions across the federal government. Rooted in the values of integrity, excellence, and patriotism, the company was built by those who have served - and that spirit of dedication carries into every project and client relationship. Itezz Inc. partners with federal agencies to solve complex technology challenges, drive digital transformation, and ensure mission-critical systems perform at the highest levels. When the mission demands excellence, Itezz Inc. delivers.

Description:

Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288:

• Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal.
• Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement.
• Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management.
• Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities:

• Contributes to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture
• Assists with the allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
• Coordinates the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
• Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.
• Assist in performing systems engineering activities in the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
• Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288
• Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
• Independently analyze, and recommend alternatives for elements of project’s technical design.
• Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products of either the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas
• Assist in developing a new or innovative approach to a technical or engineering issue
• Assist in conducting an evaluation to determine its suitability for project implementation.
• Analyze and propose appropriate engineering standards and processes for a project.
• Supervise or coordinate the work of other contractor engineers or technicians on a project.
• Lead contractor systems engineering activities for a project to include supervising the work of the project engineering staff and technicians.
• Approve delivery of work products of multiple Processes Areas defined in the ISO/IEC 15288.
• Independently make decisions regarding engineering issues and methodology for a project.
• Brief stakeholders and present the status on all technical aspects of their project.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Agency Appropriate Poly

OR

• A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general systems engineering experience.

OR

• A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience.

OR

• A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.

OR

• A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.

Required Technical Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including:
  • Facilitating conversations with stakeholders
  • Gathering and implementing requirements
  • Taking comprehensive notes and following through with action items
  • Communicating effectively at the executive level
  • Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Project and project decomposition in JIRA
• Ability to effectively whiteboard processes and ideas
• Prior experience with the SSP accreditation process

Desired Technical Skills:

• Agency or Department of Defense (DOD) enterprise-level information technology or systems
• Cloud computing architectures (AWS)
• DEFSMAC architecture and systems
• Compliance
• The ingestion of critical data feeds into Agency corporate systems

Salary Range:

$210,000.00 - $225,000.00 (Annually)

Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; annual hours worked; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits Package:

Itezz Inc. believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 10% of each employee's gross compensation to the company SEP IRA plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of CareFirst BlueChoice Medical Plans, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• CareFirst Preferred Dental
• CareFirst BlueVision

Itezz Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Itezz Inc. is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Itezz Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] . We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to all candidates.