Information Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Location: Hybrid- Suitland, MD. Onsite once (1) per week is the anticipated requirement.

Travel: This position requires the ability to report onsite, as needed, for program execution in Suitland, MD.
Years’ Experience: 8+ years professional systems engineering or related experience.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

Key Skills: • Must have experience supporting the analysis, design, development, integration, and implementation of enterprise information systems.

• Experience with requirements elicitation and analysis with business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience using Sparx Enterprise Architect or similar modeling tools. • Experience using requirements management tools such as Jira, IBM DOORS, Jama, or similar tools. • Current or prior U.S. Census Bureau experience or experience with Federal systems engineering preferred. Responsibilities • Lead requirements elicitation sessions with business and technical stakeholders. • Analyze business processes and operational workflows to identify system requirements. • Document functional (FRD), non-functional (NFR), interface, and business requirements (BRD). • Support the development of user stories, use cases, operational workflows, and acceptance criteria. • Assist with maintaining requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle. • Document system interfaces, data exchanges, and integration requirements. • Support development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), data mappings, and technical documentation. • Assist in developing engineering documentation including: o System Requirements o Functional Specifications o Interface Specifications o Process Flows o Data Flow Diagrams o Sequence Diagrams • Assist with system decomposition, workflow analysis, and solution documentation. • Perform impact analysis for proposed system changes and enhancements. • Collaborate with software developers, testers, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business teams to clarify requirements. • Support system integration planning, testing, and defect resolution activities. • Participate in design reviews, technical working groups, and engineering discussions. • Support verification activities by ensuring requirements are complete, testable, and traceable. • Assist with project planning by identifying technical dependencies, assumptions, and risks. • Produce documentation supporting system implementation and operational readiness. Qualifications • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting systems analysis, systems engineering, or requirements engineering activities.
• Experience using Sparx Enterprise Architect or similar modeling tools preferred. • Experience using requirements management tools such as Jira, IBM DOORS, Jama, or similar tools preferred.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and SysML preferred. • Experience eliciting and documenting business (BRD) and system requirements.
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles across the full system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements engineering, architecture, integration, verification, and transition to operations.
• Experience creating functional specifications, interface documentation, and technical artifacts.
• Experience documenting system interfaces and integration requirements.
• Experience with cloud and/or on-premises enterprise systems.
• Experience supporting software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities.
• Experience with interface standards including REST APIs, SOAP, XML, JSON, messaging services, and batch integrations. • Experience working with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.