Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Home Office (VAHOME)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ153979
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret
Suitability:
DHS EOD
Public Trust/Other Required:
Job Family:
Program Management
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Design Development, Needs Analysis, Solutions Design, Systems Development, Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC)
Certifications:
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Summary
GDIT seeks multiple System Engineers at multiple levels of experience eager to support the resilience of our Nation’s National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) practitioners via the CISA Priority Telecommunications Service (PTS) Proof of Concept (PoC) support contract.
CISA’s Emergency Communications Division oversees the efforts and offerings of the Priority Telecommunications Service (PTS) program to provide priority communications over commercial carrier networks under any circumstances causing network congestion or overload (i.e., major natural or manmade disaster; National Special Security Event; etc.)
To identify and deploy innovative, Next Generation Network Priority Services, CISA is seeking contract support to develop, propose, execute, oversee, and transition complex Proofs of Concept (PoC) for evolving communications technology. In alignment with the DHS Test and Evaluation and System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) processes, this contract aims to identify new solutions for priority voice, data, and video communication services to bolster the resiliency of our nation during times of crisis.
Position Tasks
System Engineers will be expected to execute the following tasks:
- Evaluate PTS program needs for Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) Critical Infrastructure communications during emergencies
- Execute the DHS System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) in support of PoC management
- Produce technical documentation and reports in support of SELC milestones
- Support engagement and communication with technology companies and telecommunication partnerships selected for PoC development
- Ensure alignment/integration of PoC solutions with existing/planned DHS infrastructure
- Provide written and verbal analysis/input/and design needed to illustrate PoC solutions with understanding of telecommunications technology architecture both wireline and wireless for a technical and non-technical audience.
Clearance Information
All positions require completion of a DHS/CISA Background Investigation. Some positions may require Secret or Top Secret clearance
Experience and Qualifications
We are seeking qualified candidates meeting the following experience and qualifications
Required Experience
- Supporting SELC (or similar) processes, including needs analysis, design, development, and potential move to operations for a system or application
- Developing needs analysis documentation to define the purpose, goals, objectives and scope of a system development effort
- Defining network/technology components, evaluation approaches, and potential issues/possible resolutions for a system development effort
- Ensure integration of cybersecurity considerations into solution design
- Leading and/or supporting technical documentation writing, including system architecture and design; test and evaluation; end-to-end integration; and PoC findings and recommendations
Preferred Experience
- Engineering, IT, or system development work with telecommunications firms or carriers
- Working knowledge of military communications systems requirements (e.g., Primary. Alternate, Contingency, Emergency (PACE) considerations, network countermeasures when network is under attack)
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, information technology, or related field
Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS suitability clearance
The likely salary range for this position is $122,366 – $204,360, this is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary; rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Remote
Work Location:
Any Location / Remote
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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