About Level Up
Level Up, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AVIAN, represents a fusion of innovation, reliability, and top-tier cyber security and IT solutions. As a Virginia-based small business with over 150 years of collective experience, we pride ourselves on providing industry-leading expertise, big data analytics, and all-source research and analysis. Our technical capabilities directly bolster our customers' objectives, from mission centers to forward-deployed operations.
In 2021, we joined forces with AVIAN, an employee-owned business and one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. With a shared commitment to resourcefulness, responsiveness, and reachability, we continue to uphold our trademark dependability and innovation, delivering exceptional services to our 80 government and commercial clients across 13 states.
Beyond our technical and consulting prowess, we at Level Up believe in creating a positive impact within our communities. Through our charitable giving and volunteer programs, we support causes close to our hearts and inspire meaningful change. This commitment to service and community enhancement is what we call "The Level Up Way".
Together, Level Up and AVIAN offer comprehensive solutions, blending technology and community engagement to create an exceptional partnership for our employees, customers, and community.
ResponsibilitiesLevel Up is seeking an Expert Systems Engineer with SETA experience and knowledge. This position will provide strategic progrommatic support to the customer and external partners. You will interface with senior government leadership, coordinate with external vendors, guide complex projects through their full lifecycles, and provide technical support as required by customer directives.
QualificationsRequired Experience, Skills, & Technologies
- Candidates must have three and six years of experience depending on position level, in addition to having a Bachelor's degree
- Must be well versed in developing and managing dynamic projects, roadmaps, and measurable deliverables
- Showcase critical thinking and planning so that deliverables are implemented in a timely fashion
- Develop and maintain Concept of Operations by utilizing industry standards
- Regularly meet with stakeholders and manage expectations
- Develop briefs to senior leadership, manage risk metrics, develop customer systems
- Provide technical support which removes roadblocks and creates a free flowing delivery system from external vendors to customer projects
- Manage the analysis of vendor design and deliverables to guarantee it meets customer demands and requirements
- Demonstrate cohesive teamwork and the ability to create tests which showcase achieved capabilities
- Experience working with multiple liaison targeting officers to identify new opportunities and drive mission forward
Clearance Required
- TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
At Level Up, LLC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.
For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At Level Up, LLC, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.
Level Up, LLC is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.
Skills Required
- Three to six years of relevant experience, depending on position level
- Bachelor's degree
- SETA experience and knowledge
- Experience developing and managing dynamic projects, roadmaps, and measurable deliverables
- Critical thinking and planning skills
- Experience developing and maintaining Concepts of Operations using industry standards
- Stakeholder engagement and expectations management experience
- Experience briefing senior leadership and managing risk metrics
- Experience developing customer systems and providing technical support
- Experience analyzing vendor designs and deliverables against customer requirements
- Ability to create tests demonstrating achieved capabilities
- Experience working with multiple liaison targeting officers to identify opportunities and advance missions
- TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph
- U.S. citizenship
What We Do
What is AVIAN? AVIAN (pronounced ay * v * yin – relating to a bird-like flying creature) is an employee-owned, services-based company founded by retired U.S. Navy test pilots who believe talent and passion are the right traits to get the job done. We are resourceful, responsive and reachable for our clients in program, financial, and logistics management; science and technology research and development; engineering and systems engineering; test and evaluation of manned and unmanned aerial systems; workforce development and training; communication strategy and graphic design. Headquartered in Lexington Park, Maryland, we relish in the process of cracking open a Maryland blue crab and the delicious reward you get with a little hard work. Our team spans from sea to shining sea supporting the Department of Defense, specifically, the Naval Air Systems Command the Naval Sea Systems Command and the Office of Naval Research; and the Colorado Department of Transportation. We operate in a culture that thrives on innovation, creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit. We move fast, take risks and don’t settle for the status quo. We’re seeking people that are passionate and excited about creating well-crafted products and memorable experiences with our customers. We are not in the market of automated transactions; we build lasting relationships









