IBSS · 10 hours ago
Chief Engineer
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $170K/yrIBSS is a woman-owned small business providing consulting services to various sectors since 1992. They are seeking a Chief Engineer for the ACU/DCP Upgrade Project, responsible for technical leadership, system integration, and ensuring compliance with modernization standards.
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No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority for system upgrades, integrations, and engineering decisions
Ensure alignment with ASOS Tri-Agency modernization goals and federal compliance requirements
Lead the design, validation, and implementation of system solutions
Review cloud architecture for alignment with modernization and security requirements
Assist the government in the design, development, and integration of ACU/DCP components
Manage compatibility between hardware, software, and existing ASOS infrastructure
Collaborate with Configuration Management to ensure proper documentation of the project with drawings and data
Create a Site Technical Manual to ensure comprehensive reference materials
Develop modification and maintenance notes for system sustainment
Document Network & Communication solutions, ensuring clarity and accuracy
Create new operational SOPs for field implementation
Oversee System Integration Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E)
Ensure test plans meet project specifications and operational requirements
Identify technical risks related to system deployment and develop mitigation strategies
Update the program's risk register in Smartsheet, ensuring proactive risk handling
Provide technical guidance to vendors
Work closely with the Government PM, Program Managers, and Engineers to align technical objectives
Facilitate cross-team collaboration to address engineering challenges
Oversee logistics adoption to ensure smooth deployment of technical solutions
Audit training materials for accuracy and comprehensiveness
Provide technical support to the field, assisting personnel with troubleshooting and implementation
Conduct engineering analysis and documentation review to provide Quality Assurance for lower engineering resources
Ensure all technical documentation, reports, and system specifications are accurate and up to date
Validate that designs and implementations comply with modernization standards, data security, and federal regulations
Contribute to formal briefings and reports on engineering progress and system status
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in related field
Weather experience
Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS) program familiarity or prior National Weather Service experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible
Paid time off
Federal holidays
A matching 401K plan
Tuition/professional development reimbursement
Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options
Company
IBSS
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors.
Founded in 1992
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sonya Velasco
Chief Executive Officer
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