Laboratory Information Systems Coordinator jobs in Washington, DC

Job ID: 18111

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Division, Mission Systems Branch (MSB) is seeking an Information System Engineer to ensure the successful program execution for Distributed Common Ground System- Marine Corps (DCGS-MC) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) program.

Candidate must be detail-oriented with good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. It is critical to be able to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment, be self-motivated, reliable and have the ability to initiate tasks independently. This position is located in Stafford, VA.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success. 

Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will work with the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Lead System Engineer to help ensure that the DCGS-MC GEOINT program is designed, built, and fielded to meet requirements and enable flawless operations. You will be supporting the U.S. government to provide insight into the architecture and multi-level software designs of complex systems. To effectively perform your responsibilities, you will need a working knowledge of the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition lifecycle with focus on assessment of all aspects of engineer design from requirements to the final system integration test plan.

You will:

• Work side-by-side with the customer as a subject matter expert
• Help ensure that all hardware and software are designed to integrate with minimal issues
• Work directly with representatives of several other corporate entities daily
• Participate in software requirements and design analysis, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, secure software architecture analysis, software test evaluation, and integration of applications
• Participate in program and Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) and analyze procurement specifications and data packages; Test and Evaluation (T&E) suitability/supportability documentation; and provides technical recommendations on Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and/or spiral upgrades
• Assists in the installation and configuration of information systems and components
• Be responsible for documentation of assigned systems and solutions
• Review and assist in enhancing current engineering processes
• Have the ability to present at technical conferences or meetings

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (TS/SCI)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related technical field
• 5 years experience
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment on collaborative efforts involving both internal and external team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform engineering trade-offs between customer requirements, schedule deadlines, program funding, and engineering best practices
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment on collaborative efforts involving both internal and external team members
• Knowledge of the Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG)
• Experience with Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Must be able to travel, though not a normal expectation

• Active DoD security clearance (TS/SCI)
• Experience with system software and hardware management and employment
• Familiarity with policies and procedures related to systems engineering processes and acquisition and modernization of Marine Corps systems
• Experience with briefing senior Marine Corps personnel
• Ability to track, process, produce and distribute deliverables and monitor comment status, collect, and analyze performance data
• Participate in program management reviews and prepare and coordinate inputs for acquisition documentation, status reports, briefings, and information inquiries

• Flexible work schedules
• Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave
• A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generous employer retirement contribution (Up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings)
• Discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents
• Access to USU facilities and USU staff privileges

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet