Senior Information Security Consultant
Guidehouse
Cyber Security
Systems Engineer, Acquisition Lifecycle
Guidehouse
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Springfield • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Support the Department of Homeland Security Client in navigating all aspects of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC)
- Execute long-term programmatic planning to enhance security effectiveness and operational efficiency of TSA’s mission-based capabilities
- Provide strategic program support such as risk management, technical research, strategic communications, preparing budgetary justifications, establishing and managing R&D contracts, and general program management
- Analyze needs and requirements information to develop specific objectives for security capabilities
- Interact with system developers, independent test and evaluation personnel, field users, contracting personnel, and program management leadership
- Review and provide advice on contract statements of work and support contract technical reviews
- Advise on comprehensive plans to ensure fulfillment of cost, schedule and performance objectives
- Draft justifications for program budgets and funding requests and develop executive-level briefings
- Support risk assessments that inform R&D planning and determine mitigation actions
- Prepare, develop, track, and maintain documents in support of the requirements and acquisition lifecycle and associated milestone reviews
- Apply knowledge of acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by task order(s)
- Develop findings and conclusions, and propose solutions to improve compliance, efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management for programs under development
Requirements
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
- Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
- Bachelor's Degree
- SIX (6) or more years of Systems Engineering experience (preferably in government acquisition processes)
- Ability to Obtain Public Trust / Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust
- Travel Required: Up to 25%
- What Would Be Nice To Have: An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- What Would Be Nice To Have: Certified Systems Engineering Professional
- What Would Be Nice To Have: Experience with TSA and/or other components within DHS
- What Would Be Nice To Have: Experience with technology research and development projects
- What Would Be Nice To Have: Familiarity with the Department of Homeland Security Interim Requirements Process
- What Would Be Nice To Have: Experience in supporting the planning, execution and reporting for developmental and/or operational test & evaluation efforts
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Systems Engineeringrisk managementtechnical researchprogram managementacquisition processesanalytical methodsbudgetary justificationscontract managementmilestone reviewstest and evaluation
Soft skills
strategic communicationsinterpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcommunication abilitiescollaborationadvisory skillsexecutive-level briefings
Certifications
Certified Systems Engineering ProfessionalFederal or DoD Public Trust
