About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an entry-level Model Based Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA). This initiative is modernizing and consolidating the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CAs customers. As part of the modernization program, the Systems Engineer is responsible for a wide range of tasks and associated work products including requirements definition, concept of operations, systems modeling, system interface specifications, estimation, and trade studies. Roles and Responsibilities:
* Work with the product owner and customer stakeholders to understand customer business needs and priorities. * Define and manage requirements, both functional and non-functional, as high-level epics, features and user stories. * Define the system domain and develop system models using model-based engineering (UML and SysML). * Author models in an Enterprise Architect tool. * Support Agile scrum development teams. * Develop concept of operations (CONOPS) and high-level solution plans aligned with define Solution Epics. * Support Decision Analysis Resolution (DAR), gap analysis, and trade study activities for system engineering-related areas. * Execute within SAFe Framework environment. #DOSCSM Qualifications Required Qualifications: * US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. * Bachelor's degree in STEM and 0-2 years' experience. * Experience supporting systems engineering activities for software projects with involvement in requirements management and technical design/development of software solutions.
* Familiarity of Model Based Systems Engineering.
* Exposure to Agile development concepts and tools. * Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Desired Qualifications: * Experience defining business domains, processes and use cases and developing a representation of the proposed solution using model-based engineering (UML and SysML). * Background in Agile Software Development, specifically experience in developing detailed user stories to include precise and descriptive acceptance criteria. * Experience using Agile and engineering tools that support Agile Software Development, such as IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) and Sparx EA. * Experience creating software development product backlogs, roadmaps, and release plans. * Experience with authoring of a CONOPS for the development of system architectures and requirements. * Experience modernizing enterprise software systems (web and mobile-based). Target Salary Range $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. * Paid Time-Off and Holidays
* Retirement
* Life & Disability Insurance
* Career Development
* Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
* Paid Parental Leave
* Additional Benefits
* Medical, Dental, & Vision Care