Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Integrated Combat Systems (General Associate) position in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for the Integrated Combat Systems (V) Department, for the Integrated Combat Systems development branch (V16). Job location is Dahlgren, King George, VA. This is a hybrid position with telework available. The position will be working with the Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) X component of NSWC Dahlgren to model the Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) for development. 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.
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.
Strategic Insight, Ltd. is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and has a significant historical presence supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, King George, Virginia. Strategic Insight, Ltd. was established 1985, and for its’ 39 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 opportunities for growth, 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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- This position will provide senior level systems engineering and analysis support to multiple customers, primarily IWS X for SSDS development and sustainment,
- Duties may include:
- Providing review and recommendations on combat systems and system of systems integration technical issues,
- Conducting risk management and assessments and facilitating a risk program,
- Assisting with the organization and management of testing, planning and conducting test events,
- Reviewing requirements traceability and analysis,
- Providing technical assessments, evaluations, and analysis on system problems,
- Assisting with program element certification activities,
- The individual filling this role will function as part of and provide leadership to a collaborative team of subject matter experts and engineers assembled to accomplish the tasks listed above,
- Develop and maintain system models in the tools provided by the government, and
- Work in a Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) environment that uses the tools provided by the government.
Success for working in this position requires:
- 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 multi-task,
- 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, and
- High degree of attention to detail and accuracy in completing assignments, including good proof reading, grammar, and analytical skills.
Education and Experience:
- Fifteen (15) years of General Surface Navy Combat Systems engineering experience with at least seven (7) years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as significant systems engineering responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: Combat Systems Cyber Security, Ships Self Defense System (SSDS), Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense Antisubmarine Warfare Trainer (CIAT), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class frigate, Aegis Integrated Combat Systems, DDG-1000 Zumwalt class destroyer, Track Management, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, and Weapon/Combat Systems Experience. SSDS is the preferred system,
- A bachelor’s of science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines of the SOW, including the qualifications below; or US Naval operational experience at the E7 level or higher,
- Advanced writing and speaking abilities required,
- Two (2) years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required,
- Hands-on experience with Cameo Systems Modeler is highly desired,
- Must have detailed knowledge of combat systems equipment and computer programs, excellent organizational skills and be able to perform efficiently and effectively on multiple projects under tight deadlines,
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the BCI team and customers,
- Minimal travel may be required,
- Applicants must be US citizens, and
- Applicants must be proficient with confluence and JIRA tools.
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 on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.
