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The Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert will provide support to the Director of Systems Integration and Chief Acquisition Officer for investment decisions and major systems acquisition program management processes and procedures. CG-SID-9 provides support and oversight to the Program Management Offices of major and non-major systems acquisitions and is the primary point of contact with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the acquisition review process. Due to the size, scope and complexity of USCG acquisition programs, CG-SID-9 requires specialized program management support.
Job Responsibility:
Apply advanced systems engineering principles to support design, development, integration, and lifecycle management of complex systems
Ensure alignment with industry standards, government regulations, and SOW specifications
Lead requirements elicitation, decomposition, and traceability activities
Validate system requirements against operational needs and performance objectives
Develop and review system architectures, interface definitions, and technical specifications
Provide recommendations for system improvements and optimization
Oversee system integration planning and execution
Support verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with functional and performance requirements
Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies
Conduct trade studies and impact analyses for design decisions
Participate in technical reviews, briefings, and working groups with government and contractor teams
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations
Advise on sustainment strategies, configuration management, and system upgrades
Ensure systems engineering processes are applied throughout the project lifecycle
Provide support to the Director of Systems Integration and Chief Acquisition Officer for investment decisions and major systems acquisition program management processes and procedures
Requirements:
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in systems engineering for complex projects
Experience with federal acquisition programs and compliance requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience on ACAT 1 acquisitions programs as defined by the Major Systems Acquisition Manual (MSAM) highly desirable
Experience with ship acquisition programs highly desirable
Expertise in systems engineering standards (e.g., INCOSE, ISO/IEC 15288)
Proficiency in modeling tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo, MATLAB)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
Strong documentation and presentation capabilities
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Master's degree preferred
INCOSE CSEP or ESEP preferred
PMP or equivalent a plus
Background check, US citizenship, and a CAC are requirements for this position
Nice to have:
Minimum 5 years of experience on ACAT 1 acquisitions programs as defined by the Major Systems Acquisition Manual (MSAM)