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FedWriters, Inc. Senior Systems Engineer in Washington D.C., District Of Columbia
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Job Summary:
The Senior Systems Engineer supervises information engineers, manages system engineering solutions, and provides guidance on technical execution plans. This role involves overseeing project resources, coordinating meetings, and ensuring compliance with technical processes.
This position is in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federally Funded Research and Development Program Centers (FFRDC). The FFRDC mission is to advance technical and analytic capabilities to help keep America safe.
Responsibilities Include:
Managing and executing systems engineering-based solutions to multiple projects
Supervising information engineers assigned to support system development
Providing advice, guidance and/or counsel to leaders, peers, and/or subordinates based on analysis efforts
Reviewing and evaluating all technical execution plans (TEP) that describe the government requirements for systems engineering FFRDC support and/or studies and analysis FFRDC support for appropriateness
Assembling procurement packages on behalf of S&T users
Submitting and tracking procurements through award
Communicating PR status updates
Applying systems engineering principles in conducting input, editing and review of various task sponsor program objectives and requirements.
Facilitating and coordinating in-person and remote meetings
Tracking all FFRDC support requests in PMO database and shared drive
Supporting users with development of independent government cost estimates (IGCE), schedules, and task order program costs
Reviewing the IGCE and providing an evaluation of alignment of labor categories and associated level of staff-years of technical effort (STE)
Providing inputs and recommendations for development, incorporation, and revision of all PMO technical processes, guidance, instructions, and technical documentation
Supporting FFRDC federal leads to execute contracting officer representative (COR) responsibilities for each FFRDC's IDIQ and associated task orders
Applying risk management principles to ensure the PMO and CORs appropriately manage and oversee the FFRDCs
Creating project management plans for managing project resources
Drafting Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) documentation for task orders
Reviewing and providing comments / recommendations for PMO responses to front office taskers
Running and analyzing standard reports within FFMS
Capturing requirements for SharePoint enhancements
Reviewing FFRDC status report deliverables for comparison against PMO records to identify missing award documents
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Active Secret clearance
7+ years of experience in managing complex programmatic and/or technical efforts
7+ years of hands-on experience in direct supervision of major efforts in the analysis, design, development, integration, training, testing, documenting, and implementing complex solutions or technical systems
Experience in systems or requirements analysis, design, or programming
Desired:
Master's degree
9+ years of experience in managing complex programmatic and/or technical efforts
Work Setting and Environment:
Monday - Friday, normal working hours
Work is to be performed remotely
Must be able to periodically report onsite for meetings in the DC area
How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:
FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.
FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!
FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with FedWriters and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for the position, please call (703) 872-7848. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. FedWriters is a federal contractor seeking veteran referrals.