Systems Engineering Lead

Accenture Federal Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to translate requirements into system designs for a DoD-grade platform. You will develop models, conduct trade studies, and establish verification procedures across the development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks, maintain detailed documentation, and support integration and optimization of complex systems for national security missions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent training or certification required.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• Ability to translate requirements into detailed system designs and support integration.
• Experience with risk mitigation and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into detailed system designs and analyses.
• Create and maintain system models, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform trade studies to evaluate technical options against requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Support verification, validation, and testing activities throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to requirements traceability and DoD 8140 standards.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Risk mitigation

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

System performance analysis

Education

Master’s degree (CS/Cybersecurity/Data Science/IS/IT/SE)

Equivalent Training: Systems Developer (Advanced) Playlist

Professional Certification: FITSP-D/GCSA/GISF/SSCP

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description

The Systems Engineering Lead will conduct comprehensive systems engineering activities to support the client platform. Translate customer requirements into detailed system designs, develop and analyze system alternatives to recommend optimal solutions, and define user roles and personas to establish appropriate system access controls. Create and maintain system models, diagrams, and technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle. Perform trade studies to evaluate technical options against requirements, develop verification and validation procedures to ensure system compliance, and participate in technical reviews to assess design progress and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration, identify and mitigate technical risks before they impact delivery, and support the resolution of technical issues throughout the system lifecycle. Implement requirements traceability to verify all customer needs are addressed, conduct system performance analysis to optimize operations, and develop technical specifications for system components. Evaluate emerging technologies for potential system enhancements, support system testing activities, and contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and methodologies.

What you need:

• Candidates must meet one of the following three areas:

  1. Advanced Degree:
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
  1. Equivalent Training:
     Completion of one of the following accepted training programs:
  • Systems Developer (Advanced) Playlist
  1. Professional Certification:
     Holding one of these certifications:
  • FITSP-D
  • GCSA
  • GISF
  • SSCP

• 10+ years of experience with systems engineering

• Possess expert knowledge in systems engineering for complex technical platforms

• Demonstrated ability to translate requirements into detailed system designs and support integration and documentation throughout the system lifecycle

• Skilled in risk mitigation and performance optimization

• Experience in risk mitigation and performance optimization

• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements

Nice to have:

• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$135,200—$278,500 USD

_ What We Believe _

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affiant Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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