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Overview

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer to serve on a portfolio of IT business systems with the key duty of assisting the Government systems engineering team in software design, development, testing, technical specification development, and other engineering management duties such as configuration management, risk management, cyber security, and technical assessments. The Government portfolio supported contains a mixture of legacy software sustainment systems in addition to several new system modernization initiatives. TheSystems Engineerwill serve an essential role in helping the Government to achieve these goals working side by side with project managers and engineers to manage and oversee agile teams and the associated software development effort.

Responsibilities

• Apply software engineering principles to analyze and problem-solve, implement processes, establish, and update roadmaps for IT systems.

• Work with the Program Management Office (PMO) to develop plans and tactics for project execution.

• Generate technical specifications and work with software development teams to establish and update program backlogs.

• Design and develop test cases.

• Demonstrate test case traceability to system requirement.

• Analyze existing systems to provide recommendations for improvement.

• Support development of project documentation and briefs.

• Monitoring system performance and performing predictive maintenance.

• Participate in project team meetings, technical exchanges, and other reviews.

• Assist in conducting technical reviews.

• Support technical troubleshooting efforts (e.g. system performance degradation, code reviews, system audits, etc.).

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in a technical or engineering field

• Experience in one or more of the following technologies / coding languages: Appian, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Permuta, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, .Net, C, Java, python, SQL, Kubernetes, Microservices

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing software development to include design, debugging, and troubleshooting

• Two plus (2+) years operating in a DoD IT environment

• Familiar with the RMF process, DevSecOps, information systems security, and Agile software development methodologies (Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a plus)

• Ability to lead discussions, meetings, and technical exchanges

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, emphasizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work and communicate across multiple small teams, balance time, priorities, and work independently when required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Security + Certification (IAT Level 2 or higher)

Desired:

• Three plus (3+) years of experience performing risk management, configuration management, testing, and requirements management

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Successfully pass a T1 investigation. At this time, there are no clearance requirements. Candidates with a security clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2024-21459

Category Information Technology

Location : Location US-VA-Stafford

Minimum Clearance Required N/A

Travel Requirement Less than 10%