Systems Engineering Specialist

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an expert-level Systems Engineering Specialist to provide strategic systems engineering and integration support across the customer portfolio. You will collaborate with multiple teams, drive governance artifacts, and lead modernization efforts.

The role emphasizes AI governance, risk management, and data-driven recommendations to leadership, with a focus on delivering tangible improvements in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with poly clearance is required.
• Extensive systems engineering, governance, and program management experience.
• Experience translating stakeholder requirements into system specs and artifacts.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and data policies.
• Cloud security principles and cloud modernization experience.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, convert vision into objectives, roadmaps and plans.
• Steer system engineering efforts, perform analyses, and recommend improvements.
• Develop artifacts: SOPs, frameworks, diagrams, data flows, gap analyses.
• Support modernization through governance artifacts and scheduling.
• Track requirements, coordinate reviews, maintain decision records.
• Drive AI governance initiatives with policy compliance reviews.
• Build risk management frameworks and testing processes.
• Produce reports, visualizations and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Map technology stacks and ensure data traceability for AI initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive briefing

Stakeholder communication

Systems engineering

AI governance

Cloud security

Data visualization

Technical leadership

Education

BS/BA in a technical field

MS/MA in a technical field

PhD

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Job description

Responsibilities

We're seeking an expert-level Systems Engineering Specialist to provide strategic systems engineering and integration support. This position requires a flexible, collaborative professional who can work across technical and mission teams, support enterprise planning and governance, and drive process improvements across the customer's portfolio.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support leadership in strategic planning efforts, translating organizational vision into actionable objectives, roadmaps, and implementation plans; facilitate strategic planning sessions and develop executive-level briefings
• Lead system engineering efforts, conduct systems analysis research, author reviews, and develop recommendations to inform technical decisions and improvements
• Develop and maintain comprehensive systems engineering artifacts, including SOPs, frameworks, process documentation, system diagrams, data flow visualizations, and gap analyses
• Support infrastructure modernization efforts through coordination meetings, Integrated Master Schedule maintenance, stakeholder facilitation, and development of governance artifacts (RACI matrices, shared responsibility models)
• Support technical governance by tracking requirements, coordinating reviews, maintaining decision records, and implementing lightweight tracking processes
• Support AI governance initiatives by ensuring systems comply with AI policies, facilitating compliance reviews, and developing AI-specific governance frameworks and documentation
• Develop and maintain risk management frameworks, risk registers, and system acceptance testing processes
• Conduct in-depth analyses, producing reports, visualizations, and recommendations to stakeholders; prepare technical documentation and executive summaries; capture meeting notes and action items
• Support AI initiatives, including technology stack mapping and data traceability requirements
• Provide expert recommendations on system improvements, technical debt reduction, and process optimizations based on research and analysis findings

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education and Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with poly clearance
• Minimum of 12 years of experience with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA, or 7 years with PhD
• Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree

Experience and Knowledge

• 12+ years in systems engineering, process consulting, or program management supporting complex technical programs
• Intelligence community experience required; experience managingtechnical programs in operational or deployed environments highly valued
• Experience supporting the translation of stakeholder requirements into system requirements, technical specifications, and architecture artifacts
• Experience developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance frameworks in support of compliance and accreditation requirements
• Working knowledge of customer IT systems, data policies, and technical governance processes
• Understanding of AI/ML technologies, AI governance frameworks, and systems engineering principles
• Familiarity with cloud security principles, including identity-based access controls, least-privilege frameworks, and data protection strategies
• Experience with infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or enterprise IT transformation

Skills

• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior leadership
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to conduct systems analysis research and develop data-driven recommendationsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration platforms (e.g., Confluence, Hive, SharePoint) and project tracking tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting delivery across the full project lifecycle, from requirements definition through deployment and transition to operations
• Experience with data management systems, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices
• Experience supporting security architecture development or implementing security frameworks and controls
• Experience delivering IT solutions in the field or forward-deployed environments
• Prior experience the customer organization
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architectureprinciples and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Python)

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.