Technical SETA SME: Systems Engineering Advisor (TS/SCI)

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility Stipend

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Technical SETA SME to provide independent systems engineering and technical expertise across government programs, ensuring alignment with mission goals and policies.

This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a PhD in a STEM field, plus 2+ years in STEM domains. On-site, full-time work with client teams and frequent engagement across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• PhD in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• 2+ years of experience in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide unbiased systems engineering across the full system lifecycle, including concept development, architecture design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Review, analyze, and validate contractor technical deliverables for compliance with requirements, standards, and mission needs.
• Support requirements development and management, including traceability, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Assist with program planning, acquisition strategies, risk management, scheduling, and technical baseline reviews.
• Develop and evaluate technical documentation such as interface control documents, system specifications, test plans, and engineering analyses.
• Support readiness assessments, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and decision gates.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and provide recommendations to government leadership.
• Conduct independent research, trade studies, and market assessments to inform program decisions.
• Ensure technical alignment with enterprise architectures, security policies, and cross-program integrations.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, including government customers, contractors, and mission partners.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Writing & editing

PowerPoint

Time management

Education

PhD in STEM

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Technical SETA SME to provide independent systems engineering and technical expertise across government programs, ensuring alignment with mission goals and policies.

This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a PhD in a STEM field, plus 2+ years in STEM domains. On-site, full-time work with client teams and frequent engagement across stakeholders.