Description of Duties: Provide system engineering for structured evolution of a complex, legacy Signal Intelligence collection, analysis, processing and distribution architecture to an open, enterprise framework. The principal goal of the effort will be to assist in developing a methodology and architectural concept that promotes an evolutionary open, enterprise framework. The other principal goal of the effort will be to assist in developing a methodology and architectural concept that promotes, in an evolutionary manner, the transition of current elements of the legacy environment into an integrated, cohesive, adaptable enterprise architecture that meets both current and future customer and user needs. Assist in the development of a vision for the future signal intelligence data acquisition, processing exploitation and dissemination capabilities and transition to an integrated enterprise wide architecture. Identify and categorize the legacy systems in use throughout the current enterprise architecture. Outline the specific functions performed by each identified system. Lead or participate in Systems Engineering working groups within the Signals Intelligence and Unified Cryptologic domains. Interact with multiple development, analysis and processing organizational units within the Signals Intelligence hierarchy to apply consistent system engineering methodology throughout the signals intelligence enterprise. Identify current and emerging technologies (e.g. Data Warehousing) that could support the evolution of the existing systems to the enterprise architecture and identify tools and methods to extend legacy systems for integration with the desired Signals Intelligence architecture. Assist the customer in the application of sound system engineering discipline and practices during the concept development, design and implementation of new systems. Explore the use of Decision Support Tools(with metrics above) to aid sponsor management in assessing alternatives in enterprise architecture and operations methodology. Develop Risk Management and Mitigation Plans. Identify approaches to depicting the identified risks with their probably of occurrence and their consequences for each project. Set up plans to reassess risk items throughout the project evolution and determine if risk reduction methods are adequate. Skills/Experience: Required: US Citizen, BS/MS in Computer Science, System Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. 10+ years of experience in large scale, distributed processing system development, operation and maintenance. Demonstrated experience with DOD legacy NTM processing systems, network interfaces, distributed processing software engineering and information technology. Ability to interact with sponsor and contractors personnel at all levels. Excellent written, briefing and interpersonal communications skills. Familiarity with system engineering methods and tools for system visualization and architecture assessment. Experience in leading/facilitating government/contractor teams (e.g. IPT's or inter-agency collaborative teams). Current SSBI. Desired: MS in System Engineering and/or Technical Management of PhD in a relevant technical field. Demonstrated experience with enterprise architecture evolution and development., successful large-scale systems development, data warehouse systems and decision support systems applied to NTM programs. Experience with project planning and control, system engineering and architecture tools. Experience with the integration of "stand-alone" legacy systems, dissimilar databases, variable data structures/interfaces. Expertise in process re-engineering principles. Salary $70K-$120K For more information, contact: Neal Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] 410-823-5630
