Systems Engineer, Lead

Key Role:

Work with Booz Allen colleagues and government clients from various DoD, government agencies, and systems engineers, and plan space and ground system acquisition programs. Help the client integrate GPS system user equipment across a large stakeholder community and manage technical projects, including performance, cost, schedule, and risk. Lead and manage the GPS Security certification acquisition management processes for DoD acquisitions. Develop and enforce GPS user equipment security certification and approval acquisition processes, including DoD cryptography, information assurance and cybersecurity, program protection and anti-tamper, and Military Standard Order procedures. Prepare, process, and review various acquisition documents to ensure compliance with government requirements, processes, and policies. Provide acquisition knowledge and counsel to government acquisition offices.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with DoD program protection or anti-tamper implementation
• 8+ years of experience with DoD GPS software and system engineering, including software and hardware acquisition, development and integration, Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, and cryptography
• 7+ years of experience with DoD acquisition planning, contract management, and business operations
• Experience with project management
• Experience with using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of ASIC chip design, FPGAs, and integration into ASICs  
• Ability to interact in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers and act as a conduit between the engineering team, senior leaders, and clients 
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with the DoD acquisition system
• Experience with GPS and navigation technologies and systems
• Experience working with new technology programs for embedded systems
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS
• Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level II or higher Certification in Engineering or Program Management​

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

  

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.  

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.  

Your Candidate Journey 

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

ID17-G