Lead Systems Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)-level Lead Systems Engineer to plan, coordinate, and oversee the development and implementation of new systems and technologies for the U.S. Census Bureau’s Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) effort.

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, and maintain systems engineering management process documentation, including the SEMP, Test and Evaluation Management Plans (TEMP), and Concept of Operations
• Create and maintain the Integration and Implementation Plan (IIP), defining major and interim milestones, Readiness Review (RR) success criteria, and SoS integration narrative
• Support technical integration within all functional areas of Operational Delivery and integrated product teams in accordance with the SEMP
• Facilitate and support Technical Review Boards (TRBs) as required
• Career Development
• Develop, document, and maintain IT planning and strategy documents, such as the IT Strategy and Roadmap
• Validate systems engineering designs and plans and support the Decennial Disposition Management Plan
• Develop and support a technical onboarding process and training for systems supporting the Decennial Census Program
• Aid Integrated Product Teams, OD Teams, and system teams in implementing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools
• Drive the implementation and utilization of scaled agile methodologies across multi-team delivery environments
• Distribute and communicate updates to systems engineering processes and manage the transition to updated processes

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major systems engineering assignments (SME level)

Required Skills

• Expert experience in systems engineering management across the full system development and operational lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to author and maintain SEMP, TEMP, IIP, and Concept of Operations documentation
• Experience driving technical integration across a System of Systems (SoS) with multiple service and solution providers
• Strong background implementing scaled agile methodologies in large, multi-team programs
• Experience facilitating Technical Review Boards and engineering governance

Certifications

• Desired: Cloud certification (AWS / Azure / Google), Agile certification (Scrum / SAFe), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Desired Skills

• Experience with large-scale federal modernization or data-centric cloud transformation programs
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, and SDLC tooling
• Experience with disposition management and operational delivery / readiness reviews
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing to senior Government stakeholders

Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship required

More About B&A

• Notable Clients
• Benefits and Programs
• EEO

Notable Clients

• Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more

Benefits and Programs

• Three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
• B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution

EEO

• B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
• B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.