Lead Engineer (Systems Engineering, Director)

Summary

The MIL Corporationis seeking aLead Engineer (System Engineering, Director) to lead, and manage the daily operations of a large technical team and oversee the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of a multi-faceted projects supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC).This facility supports the mission to provide realistic cybersecurity environments for test and evaluation of major DoD acquisition programs and to enable the conduct of realistic training and certification events for the DoD Cyber Mission Force. The NCRC facility may also support non-DoD customers such as Department of Homeland Security (DHS), industry, academia, and international partners.The successful candidate will serve at the Patuxent Naval Air Station, MD site.

This position currently requires an on-site schedule, with 5 days on-site. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a daily basis with the Program Manager and technical team to ensure technical direction is aligned with cost/schedule/performance and the program is properly resourced

• Provide technical leadership for day-to-day operations

• Responsible for providing planning, direction, and coordination of all engineering efforts

• Apply systems engineering policies and procedures as it applies to NCRC mission and products

• Develop interoperability and connectivity plans across all NCRC sites

• Support design reviews/test readiness events

• Maintain knowledge of current and developing technologies, design and analysis methodologies, and develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development

• This position is responsible for technical performance and engineering support to Naval Aviation Acquisition Programs

• Ensure that the NCRC receives the required support services per the contract

• Advise management and customers on operations and research studies and applications, including technology assessments, schedule, budget development to complete projects, and deliver results to customers

• Advise the Event Directors and Event Designers on capabilities to meet test/training event requirements

• Lead the NCRC technical planning sessions with users from across the programs

• Lead the NCRC operations and planning including test design, development, delivery and recovery

• Interface with government program POCs to develop the test execution plan meeting the program requirements

• Analyze and provides recommendations to improve work processes and document lesson learned and apply industry best practices

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in a related field, leading and managing teams in a cyber setting

• Direct experience with Systems Engineering practices and policies and requirements management

• Proven experience leading teams to develop new and existing products, solutions, and processes

• Experience with project logistics by managing and balancing project resources across multiple competing priorities, including securing adequate resources needed for teams to meet schedule

• Ability to communicate effectively, accurately convey project status, and identify, assess, and mitigate risks

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to express technical ideas to senior decision makers

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Experience working government programs with controlled engineering baselines

• Extensive knowledge of DoD acquisition process and cyber security

• Extensive knowledge of tactical/embedded systems, architectures, and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) systems

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree with a focus in computer science; or a focus in computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, management information systems, cybersecurity, or a related discipline with corresponding experience and demonstrated mastery of relevant computer science topics

• Advanced knowledge of IT Service Management best practices

• 20+ years of related, proven experience

• Certified as either Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Experience working in a fast-paced, highly visible environment

Education

Bachelor's degree with a focus in computer science; or a focus in computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, management information systems, cybersecurity, or a related discipline with corresponding experience and demonstrated mastery of relevant computer science topics

Clearance

All applicants for this positionmust possess a currentTop-Secret/SCIclearance; please note that the clearance process takes into account financial background aspects.

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which includes health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuitionassistance.Additionalbenefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

Salary at MIL isdetermined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and contractual limitations. For this position, the projected compensation range is $195,000-$210,000per year. This estimaterepresentsthe typical salary range and is just one part of MIL's complete compensation package. Learn more on theMIL Careers page.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you!Whether you're fresh out of college, the military, or well into your professional services career, MIL has great job opportunities that might be a great fit.

Here at MIL, we pride ourselves on the family-like environment instilled amongst our team. Our employees love working here and it truly shows through our various recognitions & awards. Some of our most recent awards include:

• 2021-2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
• 2017-2023 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
• 2018-2022 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work
  • 2021 & 2022, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services
  • 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials
  • 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
• 2020- 2023, 2017, Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
• 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

The MIL Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.