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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** NS2 Mission
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9056264/senior-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
 * Approximately 8+ years supporting software engineering, systems engineering, Agile project delivery, or technical program execution.
 * Experience supporting Agile software development teams.
 * Experience gathering, documenting, and managing functional or technical requirements.
 * Experience facilitating meetings and coordinating cross-functional technical teams.
 * Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
 * Experience developing technical documentation, project artifacts, and status reporting.
 * Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences., * Experience serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Lead, Systems Engineer, Technical Project Manager, or Project Integrator.
 * Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile project management tools.
 * Knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC), systems engineering processes, and Agile methodologies.
 * Scrum certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent.
 * Experience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of Defense software development programs.
 * Familiarity with software engineering concepts, modern application development, or cloud-based environments.

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

## Description

* Partner with engineering teams, product owners, and mission stakeholders to support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of software development efforts.
 * Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
 * Gather, document, analyze, and manage functional and technical requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
 * Coordinate with cross-functional teams to prioritize work, remove impediments, and ensure project milestones remain on track.
 * Develop and maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, technical artifacts, user stories, and engineering documentation.
 * Track project status, risks, action items, and deliverables while communicating progress to leadership and customer stakeholders.
 * Support software release planning, testing coordination, and deployment readiness activities.
 * Collaborate with software developers and systems engineers to ensure requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions.
 * Promote Agile best practices, continuous improvement, and effective communication across development teams.
 * Assist with process improvement initiatives that enhance software delivery, team collaboration, and overall program execution.


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