Lead Systems Engineer

Company: The Powell Consulting Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Powell Consulting Group (PCG) of Hyattsville, MD, is looking to hire a full-time Lead Systems Engineer for a contract supporting national security. This is a hybrid position. This position receives a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT THE POWELL CONSULTING GROUP (PCG)
We are a small business dedicated to helping our clients achieve synergy between their human and technical systems. Operating under our parent name of Powell & Reese Inc., we have provided cutting-edge organizational development, systems engineering, and training services to government entities, healthcare organizations, non-profit organizations, and private-sector corporations since 1986. We bring a potent mix of the highest caliber talent coupled with years of operational and program management experience to help organizations succeed. We value excellence, hard work, and integrity. To hire and retain people who share these values, we offer competitive wages and benefits, as well as a dynamic and challenging work environment.
Key Role:
As a Lead Systems Engineer - Chem/Bio, you will bring chem/bio expertise to advise and support Research and Development (R&D) and Acquisition program managers. You will work as part of a dynamic, fast-paced technical team that interfaces across multiple R&D, Acquisition, and Headquarters offices and programs. This role requires critical analysis, problem-solving, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:

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• Advising program managers on systems engineering and technical activities:
  
• Conducting technology maturity assessments, technical reviews, and trade studies
  
• Managing technical risks and developing mitigation strategies
  
• Developing requirements, technology roadmaps, and conceptual architectures
  
• Analyzing technical artifacts, developing technical objectives, and assessing program solutions
  
• Conducting feasibility analyses, cost/performance studies, and strategic need assessments
  
• Preparing technical reports, briefings, and providing data management and risk analysis
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
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  • Experience: Technical management of Chem/Bio programs; knowledge of Homeland Security mission operations and policies
    
  • Skills: Systems engineering, technical evaluation, project analysis, risk mitigation, technical writing, briefing preparation, and data management
    
  • Attributes: Effective verbal and written communication, self-direction, teamwork, consensus-building, initiative, and sound judgment
    
  • Clearance: Active Secret clearance; DHS Background Investigation is required to start
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • Technical or operational experience in DHS mission domains
      
    • In-depth knowledge of DHS acquisition processes and policy
      
      READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
      If you feel that you would be right for this exciting position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
      Location: Hybrid in DC.
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