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Arcfield · 7 hours ago

Operations Systems Engineer

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Arcfield is seeking an Operations Systems Engineer who will ensure that proper practices and processes are applied to intelligence collection activities. The role involves analyzing operational requirements, providing support for the development of systems, and ensuring effective operational planning and execution.

ConsultingManagement Consulting

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist Sponsor personnel in reviewing, defining, and clarifying operational requirements

Analyze targets and collection requirements to identify appropriate technologies, capabilities, systems, and equipment to meet requirements

Support the generation of, and updates to, concept of operations

Provide operational input to the development of new systems, capabilities, and equipment

Provide tradecraft recommendations and best practices during operations planning

Ensure technical and operational constraints are communicated and addressed as part of operational planning and execution

Perform trade studies based on testing and evaluation, lessons learned, new intelligence gained, and/or operational feedback and provide recommendations for system modifications and upgrades

Support the development of operational procedures to include identification of mission contingencies and system troubleshooting

Provide recommendations with respect to end-to-end system capability gaps affecting usability and operation of systems

Support pre-deployment checkout of systems and equipment

Support deployment of collection systems and equipment

Perform post-deployment performance monitoring and troubleshooting of deployed systems and equipment and provide recommendations to response performance issues

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceOperational engineering supportMission engineering servicesSystems engineering methodologiesRequirements developmentAnalytical abilitiesPositive relationshipsTechnical translationFeasibility studiesVulnerability studiesOnline tracking toolsProject managementProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaborationCritical thinkingSelf-starterInitiative

Required

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 in engineering, or Computer or Physical Science or equivalent work experience in a technical field

Must have at least 2 years of experience providing operational engineering support to a government organization focused on bolstering the Government's intelligence advantage

Minimum of 5 years of experience performing mission engineering and integration services for a government customer

Expertise and skills to provide intelligence collection operations planning and execution capabilities

Ability to apply operational methodologies to requirements

Experience applying systems engineering methodologies and processes

Strong analytical abilities and skills in organizing, planning, communicating, and executing project management tasks

Experience performing feasibility and vulnerability studies

Expertise in requirements development, verification, and traceability

Ability to translate technical information and communicate it to a non-technical audience

Ability to analyze and prioritize tasks, solve problems, work several tasks concurrently, and efficiently manage a high volume of email, develop fluency with online tracking tools rapidly and effectively

Proven ability to work independently while also coordinating, collaborating, and liaising with appropriate stakeholders

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with officers at all levels of the organization

Demonstrated good judgment, initiative, and critical thinking ability to take action to execute mission by leveraging networks and drawing on multiple areas of expertise

Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through