Systems Engineer

$116,000 - $174,900/Yr

KBR - Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Chevy Chase, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Systems Engineer position at KBR involves providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to support national security initiatives. The role focuses on gathering requirements, investigating technologies, and conducting assessments to enhance intelligence capabilities, ensuring the safety and security of the nation.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements in response to new priorities, emerging challenges or scientific breakthroughs
• Investigate groundbreaking Federal and commercial technology for its applicability to intelligence capabilities, such as forecasting, data analysis, cybersecurity, and data collection
• Develop Assessment documents that identify security, counter-intelligence, and protection requirements
• Conduct Performer Vulnerability Assessments to include level of foreign ownership/influence, business activities, and financial concerns
• Present assessments to Government lead / decision body
• Maintain database of all technologies investigated

Requirements

• A CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with Polygraph
• Seven (7) years or more of relevant experience in the IC or DoD
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering or related field
• Ability to clearly articulate requirements definitions and their dispositions to senior executive government leadership
• Experience interacting with Senior leaders and R D program managers
• Knowledge of information system security requirements and procedures

Nice-to-haves

• Direct experience with technology R D and emerging technology analysis, to include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Experience across the program life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, test, and sustainment)
• Experience with IC and Federal laws on data usage and retention
• Ability to identify key technical risk areas and translate into program impacts
• Experience as a technical writer

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development