Model Based Systems Engineer

Cinteot is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Herndon, VA within office, full-time tele-work, or hybrid options. The qualified applicant will become part of Cinteot'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 understood and business needs and priorities.

• Define and manage requirements, both functional and non-functional, as high-level epics, features, and user stories to support SAFe Agile methodology

• 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.

• Lead Decision Analysis Resolution (DAR), gap analysis, and trade study activities for system engineering-related areas.

• Execute within SAFe Framework environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 2-5 years' experience.

• Experience supporting systems engineering activities for software projects with involvement in requirements management and technical design/development of software solutions.

• Exposure to Agile development concepts and tools.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

• Must have a current, active Secret (or higher) clearance. An interim clearance may be acceptable.

Preferred 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).

Benefits:

• Complete Insurance Coverage

• Blue Cross Medical, Delta Dental, Vision, Life

• 401k with Company Contribution

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Generous Paid Time Off (including your birthday!)

Cinteot is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.