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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cleared - Systems Engineer - **Company:** Noblis Inc. - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $141,775.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Traceability, Information Technology, Performance Monitor - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9141624/cleared-systems-engineer ## About the Role * US Citizenship is required. * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. * Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience OR Master's Degree + 2 years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 8 years of experience OR Associate's degree + 6 years of experience * Experience analyzing user's Information Technology (IT) requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures. * Experience analyzing capability requirements and translate into tasks to be allocated to Development/Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Contractors. * Experience providing technical leadership for the integration of IT requirements, design and technology. * Experience guiding users in formulating IT requirements, advise alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies. * Experience interacting with the Sponsor regarding Systems Engineering IT technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. * Experience guiding capability development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system engineering integration and test plans. Desired Qualifications * IC experience is highly desirable. * Experience with having successfully demonstrated the ability to independently conduct the appropriate analysis to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve issues, concerns, problems, or methods. * Experience in establishing strong working relationships with program managers as well as organization leadership; tracking task order efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems; and identifying and resolving administrative and contractual issues related to a support services contract. * Ability to solve problems in a rapidly changing environment, and interface with customers directly. * Strong understanding of intelligence disciplines, methodologies, and the intelligence cycle. * Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment. ## Description Noblis is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with IC experience and ACTIVE Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph in Bethesda, MD supporting a SETA contract., * Analyzing and documenting IT requirements through interviews, workshops and requirements gathering techniques. * Translating business needs into technical requirements and functional specifications. * Developing requirements traceability matrices to track fulfillment throughout system lifecycle. * Transforming requirements into technical tasks and specifications for contractors. * Providing technical oversight of contractor performance and deliverables. * Leading cross-functional teams in integrating diverse IT requirements into cohesive designs. * Establishing technical standards and architectural guidelines for system development. * Guiding stakeholders through requirements formulation using structured methodologies. * Conducting feasibility studies and developing proof-of-concept demonstrations. * Serving as technical liaison between development teams and stakeholders. * Communicating complex technical considerations to non-technical stakeholders. * Identifying and facilitating resolution of technical problems and requirement trade-offs. * Developing system engineering management plans aligned with organizational methodologies. * Creating integration and test plans to ensure effective component interoperability. * Establishing governance mechanisms for consistent systems engineering processes * This SETA role provides technical and programmatic support to government teams by translating mission needs into technical requirements, managing those requirements, and shaping strategic program direction. Responsibilities include contract support (SOWs, RFPs, cost proposals), performance monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and communicating complex concepts through reports, meetings, and senior-level briefings. 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