Description
We are looking for a results-driven Systems Architect to join the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center (NEC) team at Fort Meade, MD.
As a Computer Systems Analyst, you will serve as the vital link between strategic national security objectives and technical reality. You will translate complex, high-stakes mission requirements into actionable implementation strategies.
Primary Responsibilities
- Drive System Integrity – Analyze and evaluate system changes, new technologies, and engineering requests to ensure compliance with established configuration management protocols and technical standards.
- Author Enterprise Standards – Develop, maintain, and publish critical documentation, including system standards, configuration management plans, technical roadmaps, and analysis reports for governance bodies.
- Champion Strategic Technical Decisions – Provide subject matter expertise and advisory support to the government on developing and improving processes, acceptance criteria, and technical standards for the enterprise.
- Orchestrate Stakeholder Collaboration – Support enterprise-level governance forums by facilitating process workflows, coordinating with stakeholders, and presenting analysis, findings, and recommendations.
- Accelerate Digital Transformation – Contribute to the execution of the digital engineering strategy by integrating information sources, defining data requirements, and supporting the automation of audit and verification processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI clearance (mandatory).
- Education: BS or BA in Engineering, Computer Science, or educational equivalent.
- Experience: 5+ years in analyzing and developing computer software, developing plans for automated information systems, analyzing user interfaces, and defining system requirements.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence).
- Communication: Strong written/verbal skills for technical documentation and presentations.
- Work Style: Ability to manage multiple tasks in an agile, dynamic environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with systems engineering and enterprise architecture for high assurance communications systems.
- Background in NC3 architecture/performance analysis and engineering design.
- Knowledge of National Leadership Command Capability or Senior Leader Command, Control, and Communications Systems.
- Experience collaborating with NC3 stakeholders including Air Force, Navy, Space Force, NC3 Enterprise Center, USSTRATCOM, USCYBERCOM, Joint Staff, and OSD.