Overview
On Site
USD 165,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
IT Management
Data Analysis
Requirements Analysis
System Integration
JWICS
Management
Use Cases
Interfaces
Workflow
Open Source
Risk Analysis
Decision-making
Systems Architecture
Documentation
Systems Engineering
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
IC
Continuous Integration
DoD
Network+
Leadership
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Orchestration
Performance Engineering
Risk Management Framework
RMF
Cyber Security
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Analytics
SysML
Modeling
Security Clearance
Training
Health Insurance
Insurance
Job Details
Description & Requirements
Maximus is seeking an experienced SME Systems Engineer to support a major digital modernization effort with the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. This role provides senior technical leadership in shaping and sustaining Advana, the Department's enterprise platform for data, analytics, and AI at scale. The Systems Engineer will drive enterprise design, requirements analysis, model-based systems engineering, and system integration across multiple enclaves and mission partners. This position is based in the National Capital Region with work performed at government sites.
This is an on-site position that requires an Active TS with SCI Eligibility along with a CI polygraph in the last 5 years
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS089, T5, Band 8
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise-level systems engineering for the Advana platform across IL2, IL5, IL6, and JWICS environments
- Develop component and sub-component system designs using MBSE methodologies and SysML-aligned artifacts
- Analyze and manage technical requirements, ensuring traceability across mission, platform, and customer use cases
- Define and assess system interfaces, human-system interactions, and operational workflows
- Support integration of government, commercial, and open-source technologies across the platform ecosystem
- Lead engineering prioritization, risk analysis, and technical decision-making across multi-stakeholder teams
- Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, configuration baselines, and engineering processes
- Support design, planning, and execution of verification, validation, and test events
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues requiring infrastructure, configuration, or code-level changes
- Contribute to cybersecurity engineering, RMF alignment, Zero Trust architecture, and system ATO documentation
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience, including in complex DoD or IC environments
- Active TS with SCI eligibility. CI polygraph within the last 5 years
- Active DoD 8140-compliant certification (Network+ or equivalent)
- Proven leadership experience on major technical programs or enterprise transformation efforts
Minimum Requirements
TCS089, T5, Band 8
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience supporting large-scale data platforms, distributed systems, or multi-domain architectures
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or on-prem CSPs), containerization, and orchestration
- Understanding of SRE principles, performance engineering, and observability frameworks
- Experience with Zero Trust components, RMF packages, and cybersecurity architecture
- Ability to translate complex technical issues for senior leaders, mission partners, and non-technical stakeholders
- Prior experience supporting AI/ML platforms, enterprise analytics ecosystems, or cross-domain solutions
- Demonstrated experience applying MBSE, SysML, or architecture modeling tools
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at .
Minimum Salary
$ 165,000.00
Maximum Salary
$ 185,000.00
Maximus is seeking an experienced SME Systems Engineer to support a major digital modernization effort with the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. This role provides senior technical leadership in shaping and sustaining Advana, the Department's enterprise platform for data, analytics, and AI at scale. The Systems Engineer will drive enterprise design, requirements analysis, model-based systems engineering, and system integration across multiple enclaves and mission partners. This position is based in the National Capital Region with work performed at government sites.
This is an on-site position that requires an Active TS with SCI Eligibility along with a CI polygraph in the last 5 years
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS089, T5, Band 8
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise-level systems engineering for the Advana platform across IL2, IL5, IL6, and JWICS environments
- Develop component and sub-component system designs using MBSE methodologies and SysML-aligned artifacts
- Analyze and manage technical requirements, ensuring traceability across mission, platform, and customer use cases
- Define and assess system interfaces, human-system interactions, and operational workflows
- Support integration of government, commercial, and open-source technologies across the platform ecosystem
- Lead engineering prioritization, risk analysis, and technical decision-making across multi-stakeholder teams
- Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, configuration baselines, and engineering processes
- Support design, planning, and execution of verification, validation, and test events
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues requiring infrastructure, configuration, or code-level changes
- Contribute to cybersecurity engineering, RMF alignment, Zero Trust architecture, and system ATO documentation
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience, including in complex DoD or IC environments
- Active TS with SCI eligibility. CI polygraph within the last 5 years
- Active DoD 8140-compliant certification (Network+ or equivalent)
- Proven leadership experience on major technical programs or enterprise transformation efforts
Minimum Requirements
TCS089, T5, Band 8
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience supporting large-scale data platforms, distributed systems, or multi-domain architectures
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or on-prem CSPs), containerization, and orchestration
- Understanding of SRE principles, performance engineering, and observability frameworks
- Experience with Zero Trust components, RMF packages, and cybersecurity architecture
- Ability to translate complex technical issues for senior leaders, mission partners, and non-technical stakeholders
- Prior experience supporting AI/ML platforms, enterprise analytics ecosystems, or cross-domain solutions
- Demonstrated experience applying MBSE, SysML, or architecture modeling tools
#techjobs #clearance #VeteransPage
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at .
Minimum Salary
$ 165,000.00
Maximum Salary
$ 185,000.00
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