The Role
Provides enterprise systems engineering, architecture governance, systems-of-systems integration, requirements traceability, and technical advisory support in a DoD cyber environment. Develops engineering artifacts, governance processes, workflows, dashboards, and technical baselines. Coordinates Agile initiatives and facilitates SAFe Program Increment Planning across multiple Agile Release Trains. Requires extensive DoD systems engineering experience, expert Jira and Confluence proficiency, and an active TS/SCI clearance with current CI polygraph.
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Summary
CTC Group is seeking Senior Systems Engineers to provide enterprise systems engineering, architecture governance, and technical integration support within a large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) cyber environment. This highly visible SETA role supports government leadership in developing systems-of-systems architectures, managing technical requirements, improving engineering processes, and coordinating complex Agile initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain enterprise architecture documentation, systems engineering plans, technical reference designs, and other engineering artifacts.
- Establish and manage technical governance processes, including Architectural Decision Records (ADRs), Technical Needs (TNs), and engineering decision frameworks.
- Support systems-of-systems integration, technical baseline management, requirements traceability, and architectural alignment across multiple engineering organizations.
- Coordinate operational requirements and technical priorities among program offices, engineering teams, government stakeholders, and mission partners.
- Facilitate large-scale SAFe Program Increment (PI) Planning events across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs), including planning, execution, and after-action activities.
- Develop and automate enterprise workflows, dashboards, requirements management processes, and reporting capabilities using Jira and Confluence.
- Evaluate technical policies, architectures, engineering risks, and governance processes to identify improvements and recommend courses of action.
- Provide technical advisory support to senior leadership through executive briefings, governance documentation, SOPs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance (polygraph must be current and completed within the past 7 years).
- Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline, subject to applicable education/experience substitutions.
- Experience supporting DoD systems engineering initiatives, enterprise architecture, or complex systems-of-systems environments.
- Expert-level proficiency with Jira and Confluence, including dashboard development, workflow automation, and requirements management.
- Experience with SAFe, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and large-scale Program Increment (PI) Planning.
- Experience developing technical governance documentation, including SOPs, MFRs, Architectural Decision Records (ADRs), and systems engineering plans.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, systems engineering lifecycle processes, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework.
- Familiarity with Mattermost and enterprise collaboration tools.
- SAFe certification or formal SAFe training preferred; CISSP certification also preferred.
- HS Diploma/GED or Associate's degree with 20 years of relevant experience, or
- Bachelor's degree and 18 years of relevant experience, or
- Master's degree and 15 years of relevant experience
Pay Information
The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development.
The estimated salary range for this position is $185,000 - $215,000.
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Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current CI polygraph completed within the past seven years
- Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline, subject to applicable substitutions
- Experience supporting DoD systems engineering initiatives, enterprise architecture, or complex systems-of-systems environments
- Expert-level proficiency with Jira and Confluence, including dashboard development, workflow automation, and requirements management
- Experience with SAFe, Agile Release Trains, and large-scale Program Increment Planning
- Experience developing technical governance documentation, including SOPs, MFRs, ADRs, and systems engineering plans
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, systems engineering lifecycle processes, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
- Familiarity with Mattermost and enterprise collaboration tools
- High school diploma/GED or associate degree with 20 years of relevant experience, bachelor's degree with 18 years, or master's degree with 15 years
- SAFe certification or formal SAFe training
- CISSP certification
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The Company
What We Do
CTC Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers timely, high-quality Digital Government and Mission Solution services to the federal government. The company specializes in supporting Intelligence Community customers with mission-focused technical expertise and operational experience, employing highly-cleared professionals who possess a deep understanding of the critical environments and requirements they serve.
