SYSTEM ENGINEER - SAFe/ARTs/PI - SETA - 15+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - PP - 1048

System Engineer - Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and Program Increment (PI) Planning - SETA - 15+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer provides strategic systems engineering, technical governance, and enterprise integration support to PAE JCWA (Joint Cyber Warfare Architecture). This highly visible SETA position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, supporting architecture development, systems engineering governance, Agile execution, and cross-functional coordination across JCWA programs. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, process discipline, and exceptional communication skills to support complex systems-of-systems development within a DoD environment. Location: Columbia, MD Travel Required: No Shift: Day Remote Type: Onsite Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI Polygraph: Required (Must be less than 7 years old) Salary Range The projected compensation range for this position is 228K-242K (annualized USD). Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education,knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Capabilities Collaborate with the Chief Architect, Technical Development Advisory (TDA), Operational Value Stream Leads (OVSLs), and engineering teams to develop and mature JCWA Systems Engineering documentation and the JCWA Next-generation Reference Design (JNeRD). Develop, review, and implement governance artifacts, including Charters, Memorandums for the Record (MFRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Systems Engineering Plans, and other technical guidance documents supporting the JCWA Integration Office (JIO) and JCWA Technical Oversight Council (JTOC). Establish and manage Architectural Decision Record (ADR) and Technical Need (TN) processes to ensure architecturally significant decisions are documented, reviewed, approved, and aligned with the enterprise architecture strategy and "North Star" vision. Assist in evaluating and implementing enterprise capabilities, including JCWA Identity, Credential, and Access Management (JCWA-ICAM) initiatives. Maintain situational awareness of Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army (DoW) policies, standards, and requirements impacting systems engineering and development activities. Analyze technical policies, procedures, architectures, and program performance and provide recommendations and courses of action to leadership and development teams. Agile & Process Improvement Facilitate and coordinate large-scale Defensive & Enterprise Solutions Program Increment (PI) Planning events supporting more than 900 personnel across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Develop planning materials, communication campaigns, stakeholder engagement products, navigation guides, and informational resources that improve participation and execution during PI Planning activities. Lead development of After-Action Reports (AARs), lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives resulting from PI Planning and operational activities. Engineer and implement automated workflows, dashboards, and reporting capabilities utilizing Atlassian Confluence and Jira to improve transparency, requirements management, and operational effectiveness. Support establishment, maturation, and operation of the PEO JCWA Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE). Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization across JCWA engineering and governance functions. Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Management Coordinate Priority Operational Needs across Agile Release Trains and ensure alignment with PEO JCWA priorities and J3 operational requirements. Collaborate with PMOs, Service Cyber Components, government agencies, mission partners, and technical organizations to define, de-conflict, prioritize, and manage requirements. Support Functional Area Requirements Working Groups (FARWGs) by improving governance processes, increasing transparency, and facilitating stakeholder coordination. Develop and maintain executive dashboards and reporting solutions within Confluence to provide leadership visibility into NDAA compliance efforts, JTOC-directed initiatives, operational priorities, and program performance. Engage routinely with senior military and civilian leadership to provide updates, communicate risks and issues, gather mission insights, and ensure alignment between technical activities and mission objectives. Develop strategic communication products that communicate JCWA capabilities, technical accomplishments, operational outcomes, and mission success narratives to executive audiences. Technical Leadership Provide systems engineering leadership and technical oversight for complex systems-of-systems architectures operating within large-scale DoD environments. Support enterprise architecture governance, systems integration activities, and technical decision-making processes across JCWA programs. Develop and maintain knowledge repositories, governance documentation, technical reference materials, and enterprise collaboration resources. Utilize expert-level knowledge of Confluence, Jira, and Atlassian integrations to improve organizational knowledge management, requirements traceability, and workflow automation. Maintain awareness of major JCWA issues, dependencies, and risks and provide timely recommendations and executive briefings to leadership. Support the PEO JCWA Executive Support Staff by developing and formalizing instructions, SOPs, MFRs, governance frameworks, and standardized operating processes that improve compliance, consistency, scalability, and mission effectiveness across JCWA programs. Requirements Required Skills Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and defense contracting environments. Proven experience applying systems engineering principles to complex systems-of-systems architectures and enterprise-scale programs. Experience supporting large organizations (200–2,000 personnel) with complex technical, operational, and governance structures. Expert-level proficiency with Atlassian Confluence and Jira, including dashboard development, workflow automation, requirements management, and enterprise collaboration. Deep understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and Program Increment (PI) Planning. Experience developing governance frameworks, technical documentation, SOPs, MFRs, Architectural Decision Records (ADRs), and systems engineering artifacts. Strong understanding of DoD acquisition policies, systems engineering lifecycle processes, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level communications and recommendations. Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, cyber mission programs, enterprise architecture initiatives, or large-scale modernization efforts. Experience with Mattermost and Confluence Desired Skills SAFe Certification or formal SAFe training. CISSP certification preferred, but not required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. Minimum experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree: 15 years of relevant experience Master’s degree: 12 years of relevant experience High school diploma or associate degree: 17 years of relevant experience Benefits CareFirst Insurance Medical Plans Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible) Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000 CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program Guardian Insurance Dental Plan Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs Vision Plan Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs 401K Retirement Plan · 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period. Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage Paid Time Off · 20 Paid Time Off Days · 6 Federal Holidays · 5 Floating Holidays Bonuses · Based on performance and billable hours Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.