Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking a Mid to Senior Systems Engineer – Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer (CIAT) team position in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for the Integrated Combat Systems (V) Department, Warfare Architecture & Engineering division (V10) and Systems of Systems Engineering branch (V11). In support of the Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer (CIAT) program. The Job location is Dahlgren, King George, VA. This position is on-site with limited remote work.

Mandatory Requirement: Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret clearance level.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working as the third-party SIM lead for the entire CIAT team. Which means coordinating other teams /groups into the various schedules and following through so they meet deadlines,
• Conduct detailed, complex engineering activities associated with engineering systems, capabilities, and activities,
• Functional and system-level requirements analysis, requirements generation, and technical community review,
• System engineering design, performance, analysis, operational experience for military applications,
• Development of total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints,
• Combat System Simulator/Stimulator (CS3) needs assessments, Scorecard updates, and work with CS3 developers,
• Requirements Flow Down and Assessment,
• Requirements Management, Requirements Verification Matrixes,
• Understand and work with budgets and align budgets to requirements and proposed work,
• Leveraging systems engineering knowledge in the development, review, and assessment of artifacts across all domains of systems engineering throughout the entire SE “V”,
• Communicating NSWCDD status, risks, and schedules with program office sponsors and also down flowing information to NSWCDD program team members and different organizations,
• Developing, reviewing, and supporting integration test plans and procedure,
• Support combat system level requirements development, utilize model-based systems engineering techniques/tools, and collaboration between PARMs, and
• Additional duties as required.

Success for working in this position requires:

• Experience working with PEO IWS Program Managers.
• Develop and give technical project briefings at all levels up to the flag level.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with NSWC Dahlgren Division and Department staff at all levels, consultants, and other government staff – be a team player.
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information.
• Ability to work with NMCI systems.
• Ability to adapt and multitask.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence, discretion, and personal initiative.
• Self-starter, goal-oriented, provides timely feedback on progress made on assignments.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, handle complex assignments, maintain status across several stakeholders, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), including the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, prepare presentation slides, and produce customized reports.
• Familiar with Atalanta tool sets such as Confluence and JIRA.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Ten (10) years of general US Navy Surface Warfare experience.
• Minimum Seven (7) years (Mid) and Ten (10) years (Senior) of specific experience as defined below.
• Specialized experience in conducting detailed, complex engineering activities associated with engineering systems, capabilities, and activities. Demonstrated experience with functional and system-level requirements analysis, requirements generation, and technical community review. Demonstrated experience with system engineering design, performance, analysis, and operational experience for military applications. Demonstrated experience in the development of system engineering, including the definition, functional allocation, design development, testing, integration, and operational performance. Demonstrated experience with the development of total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Experience working with or for PEO IWS or NAVSEA is a must.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and has a significant historical presence supporting Naval Sea Systems Command, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Dahlgren, King George, Virginia. Strategic Insight, Ltd. was established in 1985, and for its 40 years has been committed to sustaining excellence and quality growth across our workforce as we strive to improve our clients’ services and products. Strategic Insight staff members enjoy growth opportunities, are provided with robust benefits from healthcare and 401K, to merit bonuses, and participate in annual holiday parties, picnics, and other social events. Our staff members are engaged in the community as well. The office hours are negotiable, but generally are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Originally established in 1918 as a naval proving ground for testing gun weapon systems, NSWC Dahlgren Division has evolved to focus on advances in technology in Warfare Systems Development and Integration. The NSWC Dahlgren Division is a leading research, development, testing, and engineering (RDT&E) organization within the Department of the Navy.

Team Culture:

Diversity: All staff members are expected to accomplish their work in a businesslike manner and always be courteous toward all other staff members, clients, business associates, guests, and visitors. All staff members should be treated in a manner free from bias, favoritism, and any form of illegal discrimination.

Ethics: All members of Strategic Insight should be marked by a commitment to excellence, professional integrity, self-discipline, and wise judgment. Our employees reflect this by attention to detail, comprehensive staff work, and honorable behavior.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.