Systems Engineers L1-6

Core One; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One is seeking a Systems Engineer L1-6 to support our IC program. This role requires a TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance and involves coordinating with project teams on IT systems, development processes, and lifecycle support.

The position emphasizes applying formal project management methodologies and delivering cost analyses to ensure enterprise architecture alignment, with opportunities for leadership across contractor personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance.
• Associate’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience may substitute years 3:1.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of IT trends and project requirements.
• Apply PM models (Spiral, Waterfall, Agile) to developments.
• Provide design, development, deployment, and lifecycle support for hardware systems.
• Develop end-to-end cost analysis and ensure architecture compliance.
• Assist teams in CIO PM program control gates; report status.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Poly Clearance

Education

Associate's degree (CS/IS/Eng)

Bachelor's degree (CS/IS/Eng)

Master's degree (CS/IS/Eng)

Doctorate (CS/IS/Eng)

Job description

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. Core One values people first and is committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent. We offer a competitive total compensation package and are a team-oriented, dynamic, growing company that values exceptional performance.

Core One is seeking a Systems Engineer L1-6 to support our IC program. This position requires a TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong awareness of technical trends in information technology, develop as well as maintain a strong awareness of ongoing IT projects, and business unit requirements.
• Apply the project management model (e.g. Spiral, Waterfall, Agile) selected for a given development effort.
• Provide analysis, design, development, deployment, and lifecycle support for innovative hardware systems and applications.
• Develop end-to-end cost analysis for projects; ensure systems being developed comply with the enterprise technical architecture.
• Assist the project and program teams to prepare for CIO Project Management Program control gates.
• Keep senior management apprised of project or program status. Assignments may include leading teams consisting of contractor personnel.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance.
• An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline considered equivalent to eighteen (18) months specialized experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in the same fields considered equivalent to three (3) years specialized experience.
• A Master’s degree considered equivalent to two (2) years specialized experience (up to five (5) years total when combined with a Bachelor’s).
• A Doctorate considered equivalent to two (2) years specialized experience (up to seven (7) years total when combined with a Master’s and a Bachelor’s).
• Professional years of experience may be substituted for specialized years of experience at a ratio of 3:1.
• Relevant certifications considered equivalent to three (3) months of specialized experience.

Levels

• Developmental: <3 YOE
• Full Performance: 3 YOE
• Senior: 6 YOE
• Expert: 11 YOE
• Manager: 16 YOE
• SME: 16 YOE

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. No discrimination will occur based on disability.