Systems Engineer - Developmental
Company: Beyond SOF
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Systems Engineer - Developmental Summary : Enterprise System
Engineer serve to maintain a strong awareness of technical trends
in information technology, develop and maintain a strong awareness
of on-going IT projects, and business unit requirements; be able to
apply the project management model (e.g. Spiral, Waterfall, Agile)
selected for a given development effort; and provide analysis,
design, development, deployment, and lifecycle support for
innovative hardware systems and applications. Work involves being
able to develop end-to-end cost analysis for projects; ensure
systems being developed comply with the enterprise technical
architecture; help project and program teams prepare for CIO
Project Management Program control gates; and keep senior
management apprised of project or program status. Assignments may
include leading teams consisting of contractor personnel. Duties,
Tasks, and Responsibilities Analyze and study complex system
requirements. Analyze functional business applications and design
specifications for functional activities. Apply business process
improvement practices to re-engineer methodologies and principles
and business process modernization projects. Apply the concept of
operations set of disciplines for the planning, analysis, design
and construction of information systems across a major sector of
the organization. Apply, as appropriate, activity and data
modeling, transaction flow analysis, internal control and risk
analysis and modern business methods and performance measurement
techniques. Assist in establishing standards for information
systems procedures. Confer with clients regarding the nature of the
information processing or computation needs a computer program is
to address. Consult with management to ensure agreement on system
principles. Coordinate and link the computer systems within an
organization to increase compatibility and so information can be
shared. Design software tools and subsystems to support software
reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. Develop
analytical and computational techniques and methodology for problem
solutions. Develop and apply organization-wide information models
for use in designing and building integrated, shared software and
database management systems. Develops block diagrams and logic flow
charts. Translate detailed design into computer software. Enhance
software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency. Ensure the
logical and systematic conversion of customer or product
requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge
technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Estimate software
development costs and schedule. Review existing programs and assist
in making refinements, reducing operating time, and improve current
techniques. Supervise software configuration management. Expand or
modify system to serve new purposes or improve workflow. Manage
software development and support using formal specifications, data
flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer Aided
Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Perform functional analysis,
timeline analysis, cost estimation, trade studies, requirements
allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer
requirements into hardware and software specifications. Perform
strategic systems planning, business information planning, business
and analysis. Prepare required documentation, including both
program-level and user-level documentation. Provide staff and users
with assistance solving computer related problems, such as
malfunctions and program problems. Provide technical direction to
programmers to ensure program deadlines are met. Provide technical
guidance in software engineering techniques and automated support
tools. Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems,
including coordinating the installation of computer programs and
systems. Tests, debugs, and refines the computer software to
produce the required product. Use object-oriented programming
languages, as well as client/server applications development
processes and multimedia and Internet technology. Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities Ability to convey technical information to
non-technical individuals. Ability to develop a project plan and
workflow based on a project management model. Ability to
effectively understand and communicate orally, in writing, and
interpersonally to various customers/audiences. Ability to identify
technology gaps in current capabilities and processes. Ability to
troubleshoot and problem solve both technical and non-technical
issues. Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical and
non-technical issues (e.g. equipment, systems, networks, computer
operations, cover issues etc) Ability to work both independently
and in a team environment. Communications and Media — Knowledge of
media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and
methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via
written, oral, and visual media. Complex Problem Solving —
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to
develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Considerable
knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles. Critical
Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
problems Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles
and processes for providing customer and personal services. This
includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for
services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Design —
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in
production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and
models. Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical
application of engineering science and technology. This includes
applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the
design and production of various goods and services. Knowledge of
the Intelligence Community. Knowledge of the ’s project management
processes, procedures and tools. Operations Analysis — Analyzing
needs and product requirements to create a design. Project planning
and management skills, including scope of work, time estimation,
and resource assignment. Strong analytical and conceptual skills;
ability to create original concepts/theories for various projects.
Strong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional
manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus.
Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how
changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect
outcomes. Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and
technology to serve user needs. Troubleshooting — Determining
causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Minimum Education General equivalency guidelines for education,
certifications, and experience are provided below; however, these
guidelines do not immediately qualify someone at a particular
level. Skill levels for an individual are based upon a combination
of education, training, and experience, e.g. someone may have 20
years of professional experience; however they may only be
qualified as Full Performance based upon the expertise needed to
perform the work within that category. General professional years
of experience may be substituted for specialized years of
experience at a ratio of three (3) years of general experience
within an occupation for one (1) year of specialized experience.
Relevant certifications will be considered equivalent to three (3)
months of specialized experience. An Associate’s degree in Computer
Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a
scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill
will be considered equivalent to eighteen (18) months specialized
experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information
Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical
discipline related to the specific skill will be considered
equivalent to three (3) years specialized experience (total
equivalency is not cumulative when combined with an Associate’s
degree). A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information
Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical
discipline related to the specific skill will be considered
equivalent to two (2) years specialized experience (up to a total
of five (5) years when combined with a Bachelor’s). A Doctorate in
Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a
scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill
will be considered equivalent to two (2) years specialized
experience (up to a total of seven (7) years when combined with a
Master’s and a Bachelor’s). Minimum Experience Developmental :
Someone that is new to the career field or occupation, such as a
recent college graduate with either course related experience
and/or full or part-time work experience totally less than three
(3) years of experience specific to the skill
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