Expert Level Systems Integrator (GEOINT)

• Perform architecture gap analyses and support the development of Future State Enterprise Architectures.
• Conduct engineering analyses to inform GEOINT mission and IT capability investment decisions aligned with Enterprise Architecture baselines.
• Perform baseline analyses and support the allocation of requirements to system architecture components.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability across requirements, architecture, interfaces, and program execution activities.
• Capture and translate mission and customer needs into technical requirements, capabilities, and solution recommendations.
• Conduct:
• Architecture Gap Analyses
• Enterprise Requirements Analyses
• Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
• Courses of Action (COAs)
• Trade Studies

• Engineering Assessments

• Support enterprise-wide integration activities across NGA Program Executive Offices (PEOs).
• Ensure synchronization of engineering efforts and documentation of Enterprise Baselines, including:
• Architecture
• Requirements
• Interfaces
• Apply Systems Engineering and Integration expertise to modernize GEOINT architectures and mission capabilities.
• Leverage knowledge of the Joint Enterprise Ground and Space Architecture to support mission integration initiatives.

• Lead end-to-end integration projects between NGA and Mission Partners from project planning through Transition to Operations (TTO).

• Work within NGA’s Digital Engineering Environment to develop:
• Integrated Project Plans
• Requirements
• Epics
• Target-State Architectures
• CONOPS
• Roadmaps
• Develop schedules, project plans, engineering artifacts, and risk management documentation.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) focused on modernization efforts.

Support integrated solutions and capability delivery efforts across mission areas including:

• Analytic Modernization
• Collection Management
• Data Services
• Foundation GEOINT

• Information Technology Modernization

• Provide thought leadership and identify opportunities to expand team scope and mission impact.
• Define project plans, deliverables, execution timelines, and resource requirements.
• Participate in NGA Governance, Configuration Management, and Risk Management processes.
• Help define and improve modern system integration processes.
• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies, Digital Engineering practices, and cross-organizational collaboration across the enterprise.

Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency. Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Background:

Assured Consulting Solutions provides strategic and innovative solutions for customer needs across the business, technology, and organizational spectrum. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work with customers that are both Government and industry leaders and technology innovators.

We are seeking an with hands-on experience across the full Systems Engineering and Integration lifecycle, including Architecture, Requirements, CONOPS, Integration, Testing, and Transition activities. This role supports enterprise transformation initiatives across GEOINT mission systems and projects and requires a strategic thinker who can bridge mission needs with technical execution.

The ideal candidate will possess familiarity with the GEOINT Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) Architecture and will contribute to enterprise architecture modernization, technical planning, engineering analyses, and cross-organizational integration efforts that advance GEOINT mission capabilities., * Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related STEM field

• OR equivalent 18+ years’ experience as a Systems Integrator can be considered in lieu of a degree
• 18+ years’ of Expert-level experience in:
• Engineering, design, and analysis of IT or related systems
• All phases of system design, development, analysis, and documentation

• Development of standards, guidelines, and best practices for engineering activities

• Expert-level experience supporting government or industry programs involving:
• DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
• Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES)

• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph

• Experience with or working knowledge of the GEOINT TCPED Architecture, including:
• Data Providers
• Systems and Services
• Interfaces
• Data Flows
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG)
• Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG)
• National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Enterprise Environments
• Experience supporting transformational initiatives such as:
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Multi-Cloud Architectures
• Edge Computing / Edge Nodes
• Experience with Agile project management tools including:
• Jira
• Confluence
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification(s)
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including:
• MBSE methodologies
• Processes
• Tools
• Modeling languages

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify the essential functions of a position to determine whether an individual is qualified. Essential job functions are the fundamental duties of the position that must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Ability to work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment, as required
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to analyze requirements and contribute to technical solutions in a mission-driven environment
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and deliver quality work under deadlines
• Ability to analyze complex system requirements and develop technical recommendations
• Ability to contribute to systems engineering, integration, and evaluation efforts across the lifecycle
• Ability to support technical planning, risk identification, and system improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines

• Ability to comply with all security requirements, including handling classified information in secure environments

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related STEM field

• OR equivalent 18+ years’ experience as a Systems Integrator can be considered in lieu of a degree

• 18+ years with a HS diploma

$180,000 - $220,000 per year