Lead Systems Engineer​/DTAM​/Hybrid Contingent

Title: Lead Systems Engineer

Location: Remote / Hybrid (On site-visits to the DMV location as required by contract)

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, Dev Ops, Dev Sec Ops , data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k);
Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

The Lead Systems Engineer will provide technical and management leadership supporting the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) initiative for the U.S. Census Bureau. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end systems engineering and integrated solution delivery efforts supporting modernization of large-scale federal data systems.

You will guide architecture, engineering execution, governance, and delivery across the system lifecycle while enabling a secure, cloud-smart, data-centric environment aligned to 2030 Census and American Community Survey objectives.

$125K – $165K - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, architecture, application development, or enterprise modernization programs
• Proven experience providing technical and management leadership on large-scale federal IT programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional technical teams and enterprise-level initiatives
• Experience working across the full system development lifecycle in complex environments
• Strong experience interfacing with clients and senior stakeholders, including technical negotiations and decision-making support
• Experience supervising technical staff and managing delivery performance, staffing, and execution planning

• Experience with federal data modernization or large-scale statistical/data-driven programs (e.g., Census, analytics platforms, or similar environments)
• Strong background in cloud architecture and enterprise modernization
• Experience leading Dev Sec Ops  transformation initiatives at scale
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe transformation in federal environments
• Experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or data science enablement initiatives within enterprise systems
• Strong understanding of systems engineering governance frameworks and enterprise architecture standards
• Experience supporting high-visibility, mission-critical government programs with complex stakeholder environments

We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

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