Information Systems Engineer

Arete Consulting is hiring an Information Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to Government acquisition and modernization programs involving information technology (IT), information systems, networks, cloud environments, cybersecurity, and enterprise architectures., * Provide technical and engineering support for the design, development, integration, implementation, and sustainment of information systems and IT capabilities including MS Power App / Power BI data visualization tools.

• Analyze system requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions and architectures.
• Evaluate information system designs to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity requirements, and mission objectives.
• Support development and maintenance of data integration and storage applications.
• Assess system performance, reliability, scalability, maintainability, and availability.
• Review technical proposals, system designs, and engineering documentation.
• Assist in development of acquisition documentation, technical requirements, statements of work, and performance specifications.
• Provide technical and engineering guidance analysis, and support across all aspects of engineering design, development, testing, and integration of RAS systems, in accordance with USCG systems engineering lifecycle (SELC) standards.
• Conduct technical reviews of engineering documentation, including system specifications, design documents, test plans, and integration plans, ensuring compliance with USCG requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of technical performance metrics and measures of effectiveness (MOEs) for CG-RAS systems aligned with USCG operational needs.
• Assist in identification and mitigation of technical risks and challenges, using USCG risk management methodologies.
• Provide guidance in areas such as robotics, autonomy, sensors, communications, power systems, and software engineering, relevant to RAS applications.
• Support the development and execution of test and evaluation (T&E) programs for RAS systems, ensuring compliance with USCG T&E policies.
• Evaluate contractor technical proposals and provide recommendations to the Government, ensuring alignment with USCG acquisition lifecycle (ALF) requirements.
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and working groups related to RAS.
• Conduct site visits to contractor facilities and USCG operational locations to assess technical capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, and presentations on technical issues and recommendations, tailored to USCG audiences.
• Provide technical assessments of proposed changes to RAS system designs, ensuring compliance with USCG engineering change management processes.
• Evaluate interoperability and integration issues with other USCG systems (e.g., C4ISR platforms, cutters, aircraft) in operational environment.
• Support configuration management (CM) activities, ensuring adherence to USCG CM policies and procedures outlined in the USCG MSAM.

• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance.
• 3-10 years of relevant experience supporting IT or information systems programs.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with enterprise IT environments, network architectures, or software-intensive systems.
• Knowledge of data integration, RESTful API, and network systems.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization including MS Power App / Power BI.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, IT, or related field.

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• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance