This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location. As a Data Systems Engineer on our team, you will provide support and related services to the implementation of enterprise data representations in various mission domains. You will perform end-to-end systems engineering for data flows from the perspective of data formatting, data mapping, and support to implementers and mission customers. This position requires strong software and systems engineering expertise from cradle to grave with limited, high-level direction, in the areas of:
Performing high-level data requirements analysis to support application of data standards across the enterprise. Duties require a broad range of knowledge including information technology, requirements, technical architecture analysis (e.g., understanding data flow diagrams, system architecture diagrams, etc.), and an understanding of functional and system analysis.
Coordinating across teams that leverage multiple development methodologies, Agile (Scrum & Kanban), etc.
Possessing an instinctive aptitude to leverage information and knowledge sharing networks and navigate conflict in a way that fosters constructive outcomes.
Must be able to efficiently investigate complex database issues and provide solutions in a dynamic, complex, production environment.
Must have the ability to effectively interface with customers, system administrators, database team members, software developers, and senior-level management.
The selected candidate will demonstrate the aptitude to learn and grow in the following areas.
Integrating national and tactical data architectures into enterprise data representations (or formats) that can produce outputs to support multiple system architectures.
Learning and understanding data models and data architecture documents.
Maintaining awareness of commercial data standards and community data standardization activities.
Types of skills that excel in this position include:
Requirements Gathering
Data Analysis
Systems Analysis
Strong SIGINT understanding
Tactical field level SIGINT experience
ELINT experience
Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
Depending on LCAT, Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15/20 years of general systems engineering experience, a Master’s degree or PhD in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 13/18 years of general systems engineering experience, or a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 19/24 years of general systems engineering experience.
Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.