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Peraton · 1 day ago

Systems Engineering & Project Management Support Specialist

US-VA-Springfield

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

3+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Senior Systems Engineering & Project Management Support Specialist provides advanced technical and programmatic expertise across multiple system development and acquisition programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise and program objectives while acting as a trusted advisor to leadership.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply best engineering practices to ensure quality, reliability, and maintainability across system development efforts

Define, implement, and enforce system methodologies, standards, and technical baselines

Oversee system architecture design and development, ensuring alignment with program requirements and enterprise standards

Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to project teams and stakeholders

Support acquisition and management of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and other assets required for development activities

Maintain situational awareness across assigned programs, identifying technical interdependencies, risks, and cross-project impacts

Support full program lifecycle activities, including planning, execution, reporting, and milestone preparation

Partner with ISP PMOs to plan for technology upgrades, improvements, roadmaps, and schedules

Identify, track, and manage schedule, technical, and integration risks to ensure successful delivery

Develop and maintain requirements traceability across enterprise and program-level projects

Lead requirements elicitation, decomposition, allocation, and negotiation at both enterprise and program levels

Support requirements verification and validation to ensure lifecycle traceability

Monitor requirements development and closure through each milestone

Coordinate requirements management across interdependent programs of record

Review developer deliverables and documentation, providing actionable technical and programmatic feedback

Evaluate standards, engineering changes, and policy updates for potential impacts

Contribute to Request for Change (RFC) development and impact assessments across affected segments

Participate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and other governance forums

Prepare and coordinate briefings and documentation for technical and acquisition reviews

Provide inputs for acquisition lifecycle reporting and compliance documentation

Collaborate with Program Management Offices (PMOs) and stakeholders to align modernization and system planning efforts with enterprise strategy

Build and maintain strong relationships across internal and external organizations to promote effective communication and issue resolution

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceSystems engineeringRequirements developmentProject managementMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsCustomer-focused

Required

5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree (MS/MA)

An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree

An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI access and successfully pass a polygraph examination

Minimum of 3 years of experience (10+ years preferred) within the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) supporting systems architecture, systems engineering, or acquisition program management

Demonstrated project management experience, including oversight of cost, schedule, performance, and risk

Experience with information technology requirements development and Government acceptance testing

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to identify technical issues, assess programmatic impacts, and develop actionable recommendations for Government stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills, capable of effectively engaging technical and executive audiences

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines

Customer-focused and mission-driven, with a strong commitment to quality, results, and continuous improvement

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline — or equivalent combination of education and experience

Understanding of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) mission, acquisition processes, and engineering lifecycle

Familiarity with legacy systems, as well as NGA requirements and engineering processes

Experience supporting IC or DoD modernization efforts involving systems integration, enterprise architecture, or lifecycle acquisition

Exposure to programmatic and technical governance within acquisition or systems engineering environments