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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Support Principal - **Company:** Odyssey Systems Consulting Group - **Location:** Middlesex County, MA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Capability Maturity Model Integration, SAP (Applications), Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9185715/systems-engineering-support-principal ## About the Role This position requires an accomplished systems engineering professional with deep experience managing complex, heterogeneous systems environments, developing technical roadmaps, and advising senior government stakeholders., Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility Education: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline Years of Experience: 18+ years of relevant FGPA experience. Certifications: N/A Preferred Qualifications Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with current SAP/SAR access Education: PhD in a technical or engineering discipline Years of Experience: 20+ years supporting DoD or Intelligence Community acquisition programs Certifications: INCOSE CSEP or equivalent systems engineering certification preferred Technical Skills * Comprehensive knowledge of SEAM (Systems Engineering Assessment Model) and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) best practices * Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and lifecycle management from either a government or prime contractor perspective * Experience applying Agile acquisition principles in engineering and technical environments * Familiarity with Information Technology Acquisition and Cyber Operations * Experience with Tactical Data Links (TDL), Open Architectures, and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) * Demonstrated ability to develop enterprise-level technical roadmaps and conduct system feasibility assessments Interpersonal Skills * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities * Effective leadership in cross-functional and classified environments * Ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring mission objectives are met ## Description In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter. Duties include, but not limited to: * Craft, develop, implement, and execute innovative systems engineering practices, processes, and deliver exceptional technical products. * Manage, analyze, and trace functional and non-functional system requirements, test cases, and architecture components. * Accurately articulate technical issues, risks, and recommendations to government leadership. * Recommend and implement improvements to systems engineering processes to enhance mission effectiveness. * Perform data analysis and translate strategic business objectives into long-term technical roadmaps. * Review the feasibility of new and existing project requirements for alignment with program goals. * Develop and present detailed technical presentations and recommendations to senior management. * Demonstrate advanced competency in systems engineering across multiple large-scale projects and acquisition programs. * Support integration of system-level solutions within Agile, iterative, and hybrid acquisition frameworks. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [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) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)