Systems Engineer III - OBXtek Inc.

OBXtek is recruiting for a Systems Engineer III to work on the PEO-T contract for USTRANSCOM.

The tasks for this person will be, but not limited to, the following:

• Applies systems analysis and design techniques to complex computer systems in a broad area such as financial management; engineering, or accounting, logistics planning and material management; core IT/IM support service, etc.
• Produces innovative solutions for a variety of complex problems.
• Maintains and modifies complex systems or develops new subsystems such as an integrated production scheduling, inventory control, or cost analysis in which every item of each type is automatically processed through the full system of records.
• Guides users in formulating requirements; advises on alternatives and on the implications of new or revised data processing systems; analyzes resulting user project proposals, identifies omissions and errors in requirements and conducts feasibility studies; recommends optimum approach and develops system design for approved projects. Interprets information and informally arbitrates between system users when conflicts exist.
• May serve as lead analyst in a design subgroup, directing and integrating the work of lower-level analysts responsible for several programs.

*Hybrid Teleworking. Expectation would most likely be: 2x/month onsite but subject to change.*

Active Secret Clearance

7+ years’ relevant experience in the following:

• Knowledge of Technical assessments to ensure compliance with policies and reviews and required evaluations to ensure compliance with Financial Information Systems Management Act (FISMA) policies.
• Experience with Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) on a wide range of PMO engineering topics. Experience conducting Program Engineering Milestone Reviews, e.g., System Requirements Review, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Operational Readiness Reviews and Incident Report Working Groups
• Able to conduct Technical Reviews of development Contractor-produced deliverables
• Ability to create and maintain PMO program architecture artifacts in DODAF or Government approved format and analyze system architectures to recommended enhancements to improve system performance; assess acquisition solutions for conformity, fit options, and purpose to the assigned program’s targeted architectural solution(s)
• Knowledge of sustainment/deployment/implementation approaches and ability to assess and recommended improvements to system availability and user experience
• Understanding of hardware and/or software (COTS/GOTS) to meet system specifications using recognized estimating approaches to support government cost estimates
• Possesses skills to ensure all technical approaches/recommendations are in harmony with USTRANSCOM Enterprise System Engineering and Architecture strategies and vision
• Able to identify technical risks within programs and offer options to reduce risk
• Understands PMO Business Intelligence Center of Excellence (BI COE) activities that support IGC front- and back-end applications
• Experienced in risk identification, analysis, mitigation and reporting.
• Able to interface with IT engineers to resolve program specific data quality issues as they occur.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelors in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
• IAWIP Certification: IAM I (required)

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.