Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert

Overview

LMI seeks a skilled Systems Engineering (SE) Subject Matter Expert to support a CBP program management office in the National Capital Region. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate travel and trade. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation.  

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers’ unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

LMI has been named a 2024 #BestPlacestoWork in the United States by Built In! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible!

Responsibilities

Assist the Systems Engineering Division (SED) and Chief Engineer by providing subject matter expert-level support, leadership and technical direction in systems engineering. This includes assisting SED in planning and executing systems engineering tasks throughout the acquisition and systems engineering life cycles for selected acquisition programs and offices across CBP.

• Support Government Lead Systems Engineers (LSE) in preparing Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plans for program management staffing.
• Assist LSEs in providing oversight, development and technical leadership of engineering documents as identified in the program/project SELC Tailoring Plan.
• Utilize engineering best practices to help customers identify and mitigate risks, inform technical planning and management, inform technical decisions, provide insight to stakeholders, and identify systematic issues as required
• Assist the SED in the planning, execution, and reporting of specialized engineering analyses
• Support the SED in the planning, execution, and reporting of system performance analyses for assigned programs and projects using Test and Evaluation (T&E) or Modeling, Simulation, Visualization, or Analytics (M&S).
• Assist in the planning, execution, and reporting of Operational Testing and Operational Assessments
• Assist the SED in the planning and execution of efforts to support Enterprise Engineering Initiatives and/or Enterprise-Level Technical Management Initiatives
• Provide technical support to SED Leadership in the planning, execution and monitoring of SED’s day to day activities, and in the internal and external messaging of SED capabilities
• Provide support to the Chief Engineer for technical reviews and engineer analysis on CBP acquisition programs & projects, assessing technical maturity and quality of CBP non-IT program/project system engineering products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics and 10 or more years of related experience
• Or minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or software engineering and 18 or more years of related experience
• Strong leadership and team building strengths.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience across all phases of the DHS SELC.
• Demonstrated experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent consulting, written, and verbal communication skills to support and manage customers and clients.
• Must be self-directed, detail oriented, and able to coordinate and work with a dynamic team and multiple stakeholders.
• Able to communicate effectively and confidently with end users, technologists, team members, and executive management.
• Process driven analysis skills and a background in various requirements elicitation methods.
• Active or ability to pass U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation. The CBP background investigation includes financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of CBP enterprise, mission areas, acquisition programs and projects.
• Knowledge of sensor performance and integration, communications, and information system security disciplines.
• Familiarity with DHS 102- 01- 001, Appendix B and the CBP Program Lifecycle Process Guide.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Targeted Salary Range: $130,000-$175,000

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

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Salary : $130,000 - $175,000