Description Leidos is hiring a Sr Systems Engineer in the Ft. Meade area, MD. An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required to be considered for this role. Program SummaryLeidos is a preferred subcontractor on a large, multi-year contract that develops, integrates deploys, and sustains large collection systems.Significant requirements include Mission Management, Operations, and Sustainment activities.Responsibilities could include...Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) –DODAF, SOA, etcContribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control DocumentsAssist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel componentsCoordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordinationParticipate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerationsAllocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem componentsReview and provide input to program and contract WBS, work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control DocumentsDerive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiableParticipate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developersDevelop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)Implement comprehensive SOA solutionsImplement operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standardsCapture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repositoryAssess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management planEstablish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actionsSupport the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation ProcessSupport the development and review of JCIDS documentsProvide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysisDevelop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needsEstablish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfacesDevelop operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standardsDevelop alternative courses of action, workarounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones. Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) dataMaintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest. Apply and enforce use of suitable standards to ensure consistency and interoperability of developer hardware and softwareAs a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort, recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions, technology limitations, environmental impact, and life-cycle costsProvide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysisImprove standard integration strategies based upon rationale for previous decisions that resulted in improved integration performanceFully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software; and electrical and mechanical characteristics for hardwareRequired QualificationsActive TS/SCI with PolygraphBS in a related field and 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience OR 25+ years of Systems Engineering experience in lieu of BS degree Demonstrated experience in planning and leading System Engineering efforts is required.KQWCONMDOriginal Posting Date:2024-07-24While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $144,300.00 - $260,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.