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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineering and Technical Assistance in Chantilly - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Signals Intelligence, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/system-engineering-and-technical-assistance-chantilly-28976821 ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph; * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; * Experience in engineering and/or acquisition of Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DoD spacecraft systems; * Knowledge of IC and/or DoD acquisition roles, processes, and/or program management; * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment with excellent communication skills; and * Experience with program acquisition, risk management, and configuration management in a government or defense setting. * Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills. * Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including government, SETA, and FFRDC personnel. Desired Qualifications & Requirements: * Experience at the Reconnaissance Office (NRO); * STEM Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; * SIGINT Experience ## Description Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled professional to support our integrated Program Office by overseeing taskers, conducting outreach, and ensuring seamless execution of program acquisition activities. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in Test & Validation planning, Configuration Management, and Risk Management while acting as a trusted advisor for major program milestones.Key Responsibilities: * Tasker Management: Review all TIER taskers from Program Offices, the Enterprise, and Mission Partners to assess relevancy, resource allocation, and deadlines. * Outreach & Engagement: Conduct outreach activities with IC partners and Enterprise members to support program acquisition efforts. * Test & Validation Oversight: Ensure effective planning of test activities, including scheduling, resource management, and requirement satisfaction. * Milestone Planning & Execution: Serve as the SETA Lead, ensuring major milestones are proactively planned and all necessary documentation, schedules, and coordination efforts are completed successfully. * Configuration Management: Lead triage efforts for Requests for Change (RFCs), evaluating potential programmatic impacts and assigning appropriate personnel for resolution. * Risk & Opportunity Management: Act as the Program Risk Lead, identifying and assessing risks and opportunities, collaborating with government and subject matter experts to implement mitigation strategies. ## Related Videos - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [The age of agency: When products start to think and act](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1925-the-age-of-agency-when-products-start-to-think-and-act) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Lessons learned from observing a billion API requests](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1574-lessons-learned-from-observing-a-billion-api-requests) - [Designing the intelligence layer: The future of products beyond interfaces](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2122-designing-the-intelligence-layer-the-future-of-products-beyond-interfaces) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/292-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-vienna) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)