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# Systems Engineer Consultant

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Architectural Patterns, Bioinformatics, Software Documentation, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Flow Control, Key Management, Microsoft Office, Network Planning and Design, Object-Oriented Software Development, Productivity Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Scaled Agile Framework, Data Streaming, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Computer Network Operations, Integration Tests, Information Technology, DODAF, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/annapolis-junction/6f83f808-e1aa-4563-b80a-e74b5516286b

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or a related field, and at least 12 years of related experience. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.
 * Must have extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: system architecture, design and development, requirements analysis, data flow design and analysis, network design and implementation, testing, and technical system documentation.
 * Must have proven experience with, or strong familiarity with, System Engineering modeling tools and Model Based Systems Engineering using DODAF and/or Unified Architectural Framework (UAF) methodology.
 * Must have experience supporting legacy system integration and developing plans and strategies for continuous modernization.
 * Must have experience working with government customers and contractor personnel to formulate, review, and execute task plans, while ensuring deliverable are completed in accordance with approved plans.
 * Must have a strong background in quality management and process improvement.
 * Must have a proven ability to organize, monitor, track, and manage project tasks effectively, meet timelines, and achieve established goals and milestones.
 * Must have hands-on experience preparing and delivering clear written and verbal project communications, including recurring status updates, ad hoc technical briefings, and impromptu programmatic updates.
 * Must have in-depth experience collaborating with technical teams and customers to develop strategies that enhance performance and reliability.
 * Must have demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
 * Must have experience mentoring team members to support high performance.
 * Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph., * At least 5 years of direct experience with Systems Engineering modeling tools.
 * At least 5 or more years of experience applying SAFe for large systems development.
 * Experience developing and simulating systems engineering models.
 * Experience with, or familiarity with DODAF 2.0.
 * Experience transitioning legacy systems to modern architectures.
 * Experience delivering briefings to a wide range of stakeholders, including technical teams, program leadership, customers, and executive levels.
 * CAMEO experience is a plus., Research
Visionary
Leadership
Innovation
Subsystems
Coordinating
Change Orders
Presentations
Change Control
Problem Solving
Change Requests
Control Systems
Microsoft Office
Change Management
Systems Engineering
Systems Integration
Productivity Software
Electrical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Requirements Management
Software Technical Review
Engineering Design Process
Interpersonal Communications
Continuous Improvement Process
Model Based Systems Engineering
Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS), Communication
Technical Acumen
Technical Issues
Systems Engineering
Systems Integration
Relationship Building
Artificial Intelligence
Requirements Traceability
Engineering Design Process
Interpersonal Communications

## Description

Dataflow
Equities
Operations
Leadership
Mentorship
Purchasing
Upskilling
Market Data
Cryptography
Communication
Team Oriented
Subcontracting
Key Management
Ancient History
Computer Science
Agile Methodology
Analytical Method
Project Management
Influencing Skills
Quality Management
Systems Engineering
Systems Integration
Integration Testing
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Systems Architecture
Signals Intelligence
Requirements Analysis
Capability Development
Project Communications
Scaled Agile Framework
Cyber Security Systems
Agile Software Development
Network Planning And Design
Computer Network Operations
Model Based Systems Engineering
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), Leidos has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Sr. Systems Engineer - Modeler in our Intel Sector-Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

In this role as Sr. System Engineer - Modeler, you will join a high performing agile team operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology. The program supports a broad range of activities, including capability modernization, legacy system integration, Agile software development and modernization, cybersecurity, systems security compliance and certification, COTS integration, test and evaluation, implementation, and operations and maintenance (O&M) activities. The selected individual will work closely with customer technical representatives and senior leadership to support engineering discovery, help shape a multi-year solution, and ensure an integrated approach is applied to achieve customer mission objectives. This role will also involve helping to guide technical teams through the successful development of large-scale, highly complex capability development as part of a broader integrated system development effort.

The selected candidate will collaborate with a team of Model Based Systems Engineers using DODAF and Unified Architectural Framework (UAF) methodologies. This individual must be able to effectively engage with and brief a variety of stakeholders, including company points of contact, customers, partners, and subcontractors, in support of developing comprehensive architecture artifacts. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as this role required the ability to influence, motivate, and work effectively across diverse Agile development teams. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, team-oriented, and focused on advancing the strategic goals of the customer., All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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