Lead Engineer

Responsibilities

Provide high-level systems engineering expertise and counsel to project teams and functional/user area managers on systems of the most complex nature.

Design, coordinate, and implement major computer systems and subsystems that span multiple functional lines.

Oversee integration of new applications with existing systems, ensuring compatibility, efficiency, and minimal disruption.

Confer with systems users to assess system utilization and identify modifications that will increase efficiency, facilitate integration, or reduce operating costs.

Investigate emerging procedures, technologies, and systems to assess their relevance and potential operational impact.

Provide consultative support to applications programmers, software engineers, systems analysts, and computer center operations staff.

Participate in the development of systems analysis standards and strategic planning for complex system initiatives.

Direct planning and scheduling of systems projects, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and technical requirements.

Evaluate system requirements, coordinate work on various subsystems, and provide architectural guidance for engineering complex solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of fifteen(15) years of directly related experience in all phases of systems engineering.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques across various operating systems and platforms.
• Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
• Master’s degree in an Information Technology (IT)-related field.
• Certifications: Not required, but knowledge of or certification in specific systems, technologies, or applications may be necessary depending on assignment.
• Clearance: Must possess an active Secret clearanceat time of application.