Senior System Engineer ; FORECASTED Security Clearance

Position: Senior System Engineer 6 (FORECASTED) with Security Clearance
** This Position is Contingent on Contract Award
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* Description:

The Systems Engineer will collaborate across multiple organizations and programs to design, develop, integrate, and enhance systems that meet mission needs. Responsibilities span software development, data analysis, and system improvement efforts. This role requires balancing complex technical, schedule, cost, and performance considerations while driving innovative and mission‑focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Collaborate within and across organizations and programs to develop solutions that satisfy mission requirements.
* Create detailed technical specifications for proposed solutions, including cost, schedule, and performance impacts.
* Partner with program managers and leadership to monitor project schedules and performance.
* Establish technical milestones and build consensus among stakeholders.
* Apply development and engineering methodologies (e.g., Lean, Agile) within and across programs.
* Integrate engineering and development practices across organizations to deliver cohesive, holistic outcomes.
* Apply industry-standard systems-level objectives (LOs) to promote consistency and repeatability.
* Drive innovation through new processes, technical approaches, and problem-solving methods that best address operational needs.
* Utilize strong problem‑solving skills and recognized root‑cause analysis techniques.
* Develop clear, technically accurate documentation to convey complex information simply and effectively.
* Apply exceptional attention to detail, prioritizing critical information appropriately.
* Demonstrate awareness of how data science, applied mathematics, and systems engineering integrate to address large-scale data fusion challenges.
* Maintain working knowledge of SIGINT collection, processing, storage, and use.
* Apply hands-on expertise in NSA data standards (business, SIGINT, Cyber) and data processing (transforms, decryption, etc.).
* Lead teams developing, implementing, and maintaining NSA data standards and processing capabilities.
* Implement industry best practices in data management, governance, engineering, and architecture within NSA mission platforms.
* Understand user mission needs and tradecraft to ensure high ROI from data standards and processing.
* Use Architecture and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to support core architecture activities.
* Apply relevant modeling experience using Cameo and/or Magic Draw.
* Utilize additional modeling experience in UAF or SysML (highly desired).

Qualifications:

* Experience:

Minimum of fifteen (15) years performing Senior System Engineer (Level
6) functions.

* Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics required.
* Coursework in other degree programs may substitute for required technical majors.
* Industry, Government, or Military experience may substitute for the degree requirement (every 5 years of relevant experience equals one year of degree credit). Requirements:
* U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
* Certification Requirements:
* DOD 8570 Certification This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

About us:

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation;

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