The Expert-Level GEOINT System Integrator will lead large-scale, multi-phase integration efforts spanning multiple agencies and the broader GEOINT community to drive enterprise readiness and transition.
As a member of the Enterprise Engineering & Architecture Division’s Integration Team, you will serve as a key SME leading agency and joint transition planning and readiness for the adoption of next-generation GEOINT data standards. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the customer, identifying and mitigating integration and transition risks while guiding complex, high-visibility initiatives from project planning through Transition to Operations (TTO).
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Integration & Transition
Lead enterprise transition planning and readiness for the adoption of modernized GEOINT data standards across the NSG.
Develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for enterprise architecture, engineering, integration, testing, and transition activities.
Conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) and develop dual-operations transition architectures.
Develop and manage multi-phase enterprise transition roadmaps.
Provide SME expertise in the development of enterprise and program requirements.
Lead strategy development for joint baseline management updates, enterprise test planning, and joint transition planning.
Lead end-to-end coordination for readiness milestones.
Develop community outreach plans and messaging.
Lead end-to-end integration and transition efforts between NGA and Mission Partners.
Systems Engineering & Technical Analysis
Lead and participate in analyses including
Architecture Gap Analysis
Enterprise Requirements Analysis
Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
Courses of Action (CoAs)
Trade Studies
Risk Analysis
Critical Path Analysis
Enterprise Technical Impact Analysis
Develop recommendations for transition architectures and investment decisions.
Leverage knowledge of the Joint Enterprise Ground and Space Architecture and GEOINT data standards to inform technical planning and integration.
Define modernized system integration processes that enhance adoption of Agile, Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and AI while introducing process efficiencies.
Facilitate development of integrated project plans, requirements, epics, target-state architectures, CONOPS, and roadmaps within NGA’s Digital Engineering Environment.
Program & Stakeholder Leadership
Establish and lead Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and working groups across multiple organizations, agencies, and stakeholders.
Lead preparations for NGA and Joint Agency engineering boards and working groups.
Participate in NGA and Joint Governance, Configuration Management, and Risk Management processes.
Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and develop associated mitigation or exploitation plans.
Provide thought leadership by identifying opportunities to expand team scope and developing project plans that define tasking, deliverables, and execution timelines.
Lead and participate in cross-organizational IPTs focused on Analytic, Collection Management, Data Services, Foundation GEOINT, and Information Technology modernization.
Provide technical leadership and ensure integrated solutions and capability deliveries.
Engineering Innovation & Team Leadership
Help drive adoption of Digital Engineering, MBSE, Automation, and AI to modernize engineering processes and products.
Mentor Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-Level GEOINT Systems Engineers and Integrators.
Provide task management oversight for engineering teammates.
Work collaboratively with Senior, Mid-, and Junior-Level Engineers and Integrators to execute complex enterprise initiatives.
Location: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent expert-level experience as a Systems Integrator.
18+ years' of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience integrating solutions using cloud-based technologies, including:
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
On-demand self-service
Broad network access
Resource pooling
Rapid elasticity
Measured service
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Demonstrated hands-on experience architecting and building large-scale, service-oriented software products.
Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph.
Desired
Significant experience and working knowledge of GEOINT TCPED Architecture, including data providers, systems/services, interfaces, and data flows.
Significant experience leading complex, multi-organization, multi-agency, and multi-stakeholder initiatives, including:
Establishing and leading IPTs
Developing transformation roadmaps
Developing dual-operations architectures
End-to-end transition and readiness planning
Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises.
Demonstrated knowledge of current and legacy GEOINT metadata standards, including Commercial, NITF, Still, Motion, and related standards, as well as an understanding of their limitations.
Demonstrated knowledge of transformational initiatives, including Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and/or Multi-Cloud Architectures.
Experience authoring Requests for Change (RFCs) and leading enterprise impact coordination.
Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer relationship and engagement skills.
Strong technical mentorship skills for engineering teammates.
Experience with or working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
Target Salary Range $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
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- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
