Systems Engineering Manager

General Dynamics - IT; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead critical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) initiatives. This pivotal role involves overseeing architecture deliverables and making impactful recommendations to enhance operational processes. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to tackle complex ISR challenges while supporting the Air Force's Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS). With a focus on enterprise architecture and system integration, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security efforts while fostering your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team supporting career growth

Paid education and certification opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Experience with DoDAF architectures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workload and prepare DoDAF deliverables.
• Coordinate with entities to maintain operational baseline.
• Support AF DCGS in developing Enterprise Architecture.

Skills

DoDAF Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Data Analysis

Database Management

Systems Engineering

Technical Documentation

Education

MS in Engineering

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Architecture Development Tools

Job description

Join GDIT and provide critical on-site Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) expertise and counsel to senior-level clients in direct support of Headquarters, Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for ISR and Cyber Effects Operations (CEO) (AF/A2/6). Be part of a self-actualizing GDIT Team that regularly provides counsel on multi-intelligence (multi-INT) ISR issues to the Director of ISR Operations (AF/A2/6O), addressing some of the world's most complex and technical ISR challenges. We are seeking critical ISR, multi-INT, and AF Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Advisors to join our team at the Pentagon, Washington, DC.

The Systems Engineering Manager will oversee the workload across the team and prepare DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) deliverables for the customer. Additionally, this role will involve making recommendations to leadership regarding changes to the environment, including governance, processes, and data exchanges.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provide enterprise, system, solution, and data architects to support the AF DCGS enterprise and assist in developing and managing the AF DCGS architecture products for the Air Force ground capabilities (processing, exploitation, and dissemination - PED), supporting capability planning, acquisition, and systems engineering and integration (SE&I).
• Coordinate with relevant entities to establish and maintain the operational baseline.
• Support AF DCGS in developing and executing an Enterprise Architecture and any supporting architectures, aligned with the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF). The architecture will be based on the AF DCGS operational, systems, and technical product view baselines.
• Facilitate information/data collection, database population, and architecture product view creation using architecture development tools and facilitation tools.
• Produce and collaborate on enterprise architecture models supporting AF DCGS and Open Architecture (OA) DCGS operational pilots.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• MS degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 15+ years of related experience; additional experience may substitute for degree.
• At least six years' experience with DoDAF architectures.
• Experience with architecture tools.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Location: Arlington, VA.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team supporting career growth
• Paid education and certification opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge technology
• Paid vacation and holidays for rest and recharge

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