
Posted 17 days ago
Systems Engineer/ Project Manager
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Supports an intelligence community customer across the systems engineering lifecycle, developing concept of operations documents, capturing and allocating requirements, managing project plans, and planning RF system characterization testing.
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Description
Markon is building a talent pool of Systems Engineers/Project Managers to support an IC customer with the entire Systems Engineering life cycle. The ideal candidate is a forward-learning self-starter capable of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast paced environment. They will be expected to support multiple efforts and will assist the customer in making informed decisions related to requirements and developments.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customer and stakeholders to understand mission needs then develop Concept of Operations documents.
- Capture and document User, Functional, and Technical requirements.
- Perform analysis and allocation of requirements to systems and segments.
- Provide project management support, development of project plans, integration and test support and initial solution definition.
- Drive projects to completion.
- Plan and participate in characterization testing of RF systems.
- Coordinate and participate in technical exchange meetings (TEMS).
- Identify technical, CI and operational risks and recommend mitigations.
- Creating briefings to support Control Gates.
Qualifications
Required
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
- Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA;
- Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing the above services
- Strong written, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Have demonstrated experience with RF communication systems, technologies, and concepts
- Be a self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments.
- Possess a desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects and be willing and able to aggressively learn the activities and focus of the organization.
- Must be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment.
Salary Range
USD $160,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
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