Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead Security Clearance

Position: Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead to support a company focused on advancing systems engineering maturity within a complex, production-scaling environment. This position is on-site in Westminster, CO. The Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead will establish and grow a Systems Engineering organization, standardize processes across program life cycles, and drive cultural adoption of rigorous systems thinking across engineering and program leadership.

This is a high-impact leadership role shaping how systems engineering enables mission success across a long-term DoD portfolio. Responsibilities for the Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead include:
* Establish and mature a Systems Engineering (SE) organization from the ground up in a scaling production environment
* Develop and implement standardized SE templates, workflows, and processes across lifecycle phases (Pre-Award, EMD, LRIP)
* Champion Systems Thinking across multidisciplinary teams, educating Program Managers and Chief Engineers on SE responsibilities
* Implement and manage the Technical Baseline, including change control processes (ERB, CCB)
* Mentor and train junior and mid-level engineers in disciplined SE practices and methodologies

Required Qualifications for the Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead include:
* 10+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, including leadership or lead responsibilities
* Experience with MBSE, CONOPS development, and requirements management in regulated/technical environments
* Demonstrated ability to build organizations, lead teams, and drive cultural/process transformation
* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, or related technical field (Master's preferred)
* Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP eligibility Compensation for the Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead include:
Salary Range: $260,000 depending on experience Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law #LI-JB1