Systems Engineer - JCIDS

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Engineering modernization and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG.

About The Role

The candidate will assist in overseeing maintenance of policy interfaces and relationships with Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Intelligence Community Acquisition Model, Independent Cost Estimate Policy and Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Evaluation for a sustained global geomagnetic data collection and modeling program. They will assist in directing development of Statements of Capabilities, Analytic Issue Papers, and Capability Requirements Policy and Instructions (JCIDS documentation).

Duties include:

• Direct development and proposed Statements of Capabilities, Analytic Issue Papers, and Capability Requirements Policy and Instructions.
• Assist in overseeing maintenance of policy interfaces and relationships with Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Capability Integration and Development System, Intelligence Community Acquisition Model, Independent Cost Estimate Policy and Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Evaluation.
• Establish maintenance, insight, and understanding of customer requirements related to intelligence gaps and non-material solutions.
• Assist in managing team cognizance of intelligence capability gaps, potential mission or enterprise needs and intelligence capability proposals.
• Assist in leading, planning, directing and orchestrating studies and performance modeling of proposed IC capabilities.
• Assist in leading, planning, directing, orchestrating, assessing and evaluating the quality of analysis and ensure competitive and alternative analyses are conducted on topics related to capability requirements and non-material solutions.
• Assist in leading the DoD and IC program and resource allocation process that includes developing strategic resource management plans and strategies, conducting program and systems analysis, and independently evaluate programs and resources related to both the National Intelligence Program (NIP) and Military Intelligence Program (MIP).
• Advise the DoD and DNI by providing alternative approaches for programs, requirements, and budgets to establish priority objectives, address projected threats, estimate costs, risk and tradeoffs, and identify/minimize resource constraints.
• Assist in leading teams conducting in-depth, detailed analysis and evaluation of proposed NIP/MIP investments to independently document mission and cost effectiveness levels.
• Assist in leading teams conducting in-depth analysis of NIP/MIP policies, missions, plans, and capabilities, ensuring linkage to the National Intelligence Strategy and DoD priorities.
• Assist in leading, planning, and authoring resource strategies, analytical issue papers, strategic evaluations, background papers, talking points, resource issue papers, and/or other analytical products applying extensive subject matter knowledge to support the NGA, DoD, and IC senior leadership in making informed programmatic decisions.
• Assist in leading the development and presentation of findings, conclusions, options, and recommendations to Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and IC senior management.
• Assist in leading the analysis and evaluation (on quantitative/qualitative basis) the effectiveness of current and planned NIP/MIP investments in meeting established DoD/IC goals and objectives. Evaluate and advise on organization, methods, procedures, and resources (NIP and MIP where appropriate) programs.
• Assist in leading independent analyses of capabilities and programs, presenting alternative courses of action, identifying cost and mission impacts and clarifying the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
• Assist with direct development and proposed AoA and Oversee AoA development and execution.
• Assist with and advise NGA on submitted solutions.
• Assist in briefing to a wide range of audiences across the Federal government without training.
• Assist in building consensus on contentious issues and to foster a collaborative work environment across the USDI/ODNI, IC, Joint Staff, USG, and international partners
• Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with IC and other DoD/ United States Government elements in order to study and identify new and innovative ways of generating and depicting needs and capability gaps that more directly capture utility.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analytic techniques to lead teams evaluating and recommending appropriate alternatives to complex issues.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 18 years of experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Knowledge of the DoD/IC and its components, missions, and interrelationships, including the ability to lead broad-based teams regarding key issues.
• Knowledge of IC and DoD collection management or needs/requirements management procedures and governing documents, as well as planning, programming, and budgeting processes.
• 18 years of experience with any of the following: programmatic management, strategic planning, systems analysis, evaluation techniques, or requirement and performance management.
• Experience with a government systems related to Geomatics.
• Knowledge of the Geomatics and its impacts to global navigation.
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired:

• Doctorate in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• Expertise in the development of AoAs and how they fit into the Milestone Decision Authority's (MDA's) decision process Expert experience in technical collection, collection system development, requirements policy development and requirements management.
• Knowledge in intelligence operations providing needs, capability gaps and capability requirements support to policy, planning, and/or operations strategy and development for a variety of disciplines (e.g. Geospatial Intelligence, geodetic /geophysical /geomagnetic data and processes, Measurements and Signatures Intelligence, and Communication Systems).
• Expert-level experience in building an AoA Study team tailored to for the inherent nature of the AoA to be accomplished, along with the time and money available to complete the AoA.
• Expert-level experience in in the identification of alternatives, threats and scenarios, effectiveness, risk, and cost.
• Expert-level experience in the development of the various AoA Products Most AoAs produce four major products: (1) A study plan which defines the background, goals, methodology, tools, schedule, etc. of the AoA, (2) A midterm progress briefing to summarize early work and future plans, (3) A final report to document the AoA in detail, and (4) A final briefing to summarize the final results of the AoA
• Expert-level experience in the Defense Acquisition System is structured to manage the nation's investments in technologies, programs, and product support which allows the achievement of National Security Strategy and support for the United States Armed Forces.
• Expert-level experience in the AoA DOD acquisition process.
• Expert-level experience in the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Analysis and AoAs to include the FAA, the FNA, and the FSA.
• Expert-level experience in the AoA study team selection to include organizations who typically contribute members to an AoA study team include: Operating Command (OC), Implementing Command (IC), services, other service Organizations, Non-DoD Organizations, Oversight/Advisory Organizations
• Expert-level experience in development of a well-considered study plan that establishes a roadmap of how the analysis must proceed, who is responsible for doing what, and why they are doing it. Time and effort spent on the study plan before beginning the analysis helps to ensure a high quality AoA.
• Expert-level experience in designing a study plan that is structured to aid in the development of the AoA Final Report. The study plan must be updated-it's a "living document"-throughout the AoA effort to reflect new information and changing study perceptions and direction.
• Study Plan Preparation and Review
• Preparing for Analysis
• Scoping the Analysis
• Constraints and Assumptions
• Scenarios and Threats
• Physical Environment

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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 Duration Statement: 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.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.