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Lead Systems Engineer​/DTAM​/Hybrid) Contingent

Job in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20900, USA
Listing for: iWorks Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, IT Project Manager, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 165000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 165000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Title

Lead Systems Engineer

Location

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

About iWorks

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 are 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.

About this Position

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.

Salary

Range

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

On a day‑to‑day basis, you will:
  • Provide technical and management leadership across large‑scale systems engineering and modernization initiatives
  • Define goals, technical plans, and execution strategies aligned with program objectives
  • Direct systems engineering, architecture, Dev Sec Ops , cloud engineering, testing, and operational support activities
  • Oversee full lifecycle delivery including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment
  • Conduct architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical trade‑off analyses
  • Manage staffing, technical execution approaches, and financial/resource planning for assigned efforts
  • Ensure requirements traceability, validation, and alignment across integrated systems
  • Lead governance activities including change control, risk management, and readiness assessments
  • Support feasibility studies, proof‑of‑concepts, pilots, and modernization prototyping efforts
  • Interface with client stakeholders and senior leadership on technical direction, delivery status, and decision‑making
  • Supervise technical teams and ensure alignment with Agile, iterative, incremental, and Waterfall methodologies
  • Required Education / 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
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with federal data modernization or large‑scale statistical/data‑driven programs (e.g., Census,…
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