Overview:
VTG is looking for a Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Systems Engineer/Integrator with a strong background in project management and familiarity with the acquisition process. The candidate will be supporting the development as well as transition and integration of newly developed technologies into current or future ground systems. The candidate will also work with other systems engineers from offices to develop an understanding of the challenges in meeting requirements, gaps in capabilities with the purpose of identifying opportunities to develop projects that help meet requirements, reduce risk, and/or demonstrate proofs of concept. The position will also entail working with our agile R&D team on project definition, development, and evaluation of results with intent to transition the newly developed capabilities into operational baselines/systems. The ideal candidate will develop efficient solutions that align with business goals and technological advancements by leveraging their multi-cloud and cross domain expertise.

Daily Activities Included (but not limited to):

• Conduct regular reviews of systems and processes to identify opportunities for cost-saving, improved performance, and system consolidation.
• Lead system architecture and engineering efforts across the program collaborating with Government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors developing new systems that will be delivered into production.
• Provide comprehensive acquisition and program management support
• Develop and refine project plans, schedules, and milestones in alignment with program objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and task alignment.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables, alerting leadership to
• potential risks or deviations from the project plan.
• Liaise with various teams and departments to ensure the availability of necessary resources (e.g., computer resources, tools, and data)
• Regularly report project progress to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, risks, and next steps.
• Draft key acquisition documents (e.g., SOWs, Acquisition Strategies, RFPs/RFls).
• Provide strategic programmatic analysis and recommendations throughout the acquisition cycle.
• Monitor and analyze contract requirements, performance metrics, budgets, and schedules.
• Recommend improvements for acquisition planning and management processes.
• Participate in identifying and coordinating actions across the team

Qualifications:

Required:

• TS/SCI with poly
• BS Degree
• Forward-thinking Systems Engineer/Integrator with a strong background in project management
• Familiarity with the acquisition process and ability to provide comprehensive acquisition and program management support
• Ability to conduct regular reviews of systems and processes to identify opportunities for cost-saving, improved performance, and system consolidation.
• Ability to lead system architecture and engineering efforts across the program collaborating with Government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors developing new systems that will be delivered into production.
• Experience in developing and refining project plans, schedules, and milestones in alignment with program objectives and reporting project progress to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, risks, and next steps.
• Ability to draft key acquisition documents (e.g., SOWs, Acquisition Strategies, RFPs/RFls).
• Ability to monitor and analyze contract requirements, performance metrics, budgets, and schedules.

Please refer the Job description for details