Systems Engineer 3\4
This individual is needed to assist the Lead System Integrator (LSI) customer and program teammates in expressing their needs in terms which can be used to generate valid requirements. They will identify, analyze, define, and coordinate user, customer and stakeholder needs and translates them into technical requirements. In addition they will:
- Help identify technology solutions with the potential to improve business processes.
- Work with stakeholders as well as technical and analytical counterparts to define constraints, and develop requirements and concept of operations documentation.
- Work with stakeholders to identify best-fit technical solutions to meet LSI needs.
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Provide conceptual design, prototype, and test cycles appropriate to a chosen technical solution. Identify, document and manage inter-dependencies with other systems and elements of the IT infrastructure.
- Evaluate industry offering to identify products and technologies with the potential to support solution integration and design.
- Perform system engineering tasks in support.
- Define user stories (including acceptance criteria) in coordination with end users and customers.
- Suggest potential solutions to development team.
- Prepare and conduct design reviews. Assist in sprint planning and execution.
- Communicate requirements to developers and testers.
- Apply disciplined agile software development processes and tools.
Required skills:
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) experience, preferably developing enterprise services
Java programming language
Agile development
Desired skills:
IBM Initiate
Knowledge of the LSI Identities applications is strongly preferred.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Communication
Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Systems Thinking
Evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.
• Customer/Supplier Knowledge
Basic - Complete knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc.
Preferred - Extensive knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc.
• Integrated Systems
Basic - Complete knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods.
Preferred - Extensive knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have BOTH: a) a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI); AND b) a current Full-Scope Polygraph?
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Do you have Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) experience?
Do you have experience programming with Java?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Position requires current SSBI/SCI security clearance with FS Polygraph or equivalent. Applicants MUST include their Security Clearance Level, Investigation Type and Investigation Date clearly on their resume. Position is contingent on customer security approval.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Information Solutions
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/10/2012
