Human Language Technology Specialist
Leidos Job In Silver Spring, MD
Description Leidos National Security Sector is currently soliciting experienced Human Language Technology (HLT) Specialists in various languages to support the HLT initiatives of a Department of Defense (DoD) customer in the National Capital Region (NCR). HLT specialists should have experience working with human language technologies, computer programming, computer assisted translation, and terminology management. HLT specialists will support a program performing Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) operations and are expected to leverage language, analytical, and programming skills. The HLT specialists will support the use of HLT for triage, translation, and summarization. They will help to identify and prioritize work to be performed on the program. Must currently possess TS/SCI. Candidate will be required to pass a polygraph and subject interview prior to starting on the project.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the management, development, and configuration of HLT tools, including machine translation engines, text classification models, transliteration, and optical character recognition Identify and address issues with the integration of technology Facilitate the use of Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools such as SDL Trados, including creating translation memory projects, and managing translation memory and termbase files Leverage customer tools to generate reports and metrics Review results generated by tools to assess accuracy and effectiveness Work with various team members (e.g., systems engineers, triage specialists, and linguists) to identify products of potential value Provide training to other team members on the use of translation memory and CAT tools Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the use of HLT BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance Achieve a minimum score of 2 in respective foreign language (reading and listening) and a minimum score of 3 in English (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale Three (3) years of experience working with human language technology and computer programming BA degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. REQUIRED SKILLS Team player who can prioritize and effectively manage his/her own matrixed team and multiple competing priorities Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner (email, spoken, & reports). Experience working with ML/AI products and techniques pertaining to natural language processing, such as optical character recognition, document classification, named entity recognition, machine translation, etc. General understanding of the Microsoft Com Object Model, REST API, HTML and XML or JSON formats Familiarity with Python packages relating to machine learning and text processing, including pandas, NLTK, or SpaCY Ability to use or train to proficiency on customer specific software programs and tools. Ability to collaborate, interact, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Formal education in data science, computational linguistics, and/or computer programming Experience with translation memory and translations management, certification preferred. Familiarity with linguistics and foreign language concepts, including morphology, orthography, and semantics, and computational approaches to modelling them Advanced degree in computer programming, computational linguistics and/or linguistics Familiarity with Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) processes and specialized tools Trados certification for Project Management or Translation Training or certification in Translation Memory and Terminology ManagementOriginal Posting Date:2025-02-26 While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range:Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Arabic (Tunisian, Libyan or Algerian) Translator
Leidos Job In Reston, VA
Leidos is currently seeking experienced and highly qualified Arabic (Tunisian, Libyan or Algerian) Translators to support the company -National Security Programs. The linguist will perform a full range of activities in processing materials or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability. We will sponsor candidates for clearances.
Required languages: Tunisian, Libyan, Algerian + French
The linguist will perform a full range of activities in processing materials or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability as follows:
Translation:
Can accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hardcopy formats that not only contain facts but also some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to subject field (s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field.
Interpretation:
Able to interpret accurately. Normally consecutive interpretation is needed, but on rare occasions simultaneous interpretation may be requested
Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
Transcription:
Reviews audio or internet materials, transcribes with high degree of accuracy and expression.
Must possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports.
Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
Gisting/Summarizing:
Is able to identify and accurately summarize factual points as well as abstract concepts.
Can triage documentation to isolate pertinent and nuanced info.
Master use of reference materials. Must possess computer skills; including MS Office, to be able to produce written translations and products and sufficient internet skills that will allow basic research on the Web.
Must possess excellent English-language verbal communication skills for giving briefings.
Security Clearance & Training Requirements:
Attending and passing all sponsor related training is a requirement of employment
No clearance is required to apply to the job.
After passing the required tests, we will sponsor and upgrade your security clearance.
TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Linguists cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.
Education Requirements:
BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 2-15+ years of related work experience.
Language Testing Requirements:
All candidates will be required to take and pass an English and an Arabic language test administered by Leidos or an accepted commercial testing vendor.
Desired Skills:
Experience deployed as a linguist supporting contingency operations,
Knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, law enforcement experience
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target and English,
Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.
Guidelines on Residence/Travel: Travel OCONUS is a REQUIREMENT for some of the languages under this program unless otherwise specified. Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel.
Original Posting Date:2023-04-17
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Lead
Annapolis, MD Job
Location: Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Lead, with Subject Matter Expertise in Spectrum Management, in support of an emerging opportunity related to Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) and Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM). The work location is either Ft. Meade, MD or Annapolis, MD.
The Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Technical Lead will be responsible for all technical design and implementation guidance to meet system product requirements. Determined project goals, priorities, strategy, and tasks using Agile processes. Collaborate with software developers and DevSecOps engineers to implement requirements, develop operational application, and comply with security requirements. Assist with the development and deployment of Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) software capabilities. Ensure the software meets critical Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) requirements with an emphasis on EW
This position is contingent upon Award
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of experience OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience OR a Doctorate in a STEM discipline and 4 years of experience.
5 or more years system implementations
5 or more years of experience EMSO EMS EMBM-J or similar experience
5 years of experience communicating complicated data, and development topics clearly to decision-making bodies and senior leadership
Experience Working closely with stakeholders to ensure the EMBM software effectively addresses the needs of EW operation
Provide Guidance with EW strategies, and tactics to assist the team with the development process
Assist with keeping training materials updated in a align with requirements
Current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top Secret /SCI (w/ Polygraph) security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM degree, and 12 years' experience; or Master's degree and 8 years' experience
Experience with EMSO, EMBM, and/or Electronic Warfare
Experience planning, coordinating, and managing the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) for a military organization
Active Top Secret /SCI (w/ Polygraph) security clearance (or SCI eligible)
Salary Range: $110,300 - $165,500
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Operations Training Curriculum Designer/Instructor -Top Secret Clearance (Space/Satellite Systems)
Dulles Town Center, VA Job
Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 2
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems Division - Integrated Operations directorate is looking for an Operations Training Curriculum Designer/Instructor to join the Integrated Operations Training Department team. Curriculum Instructors conduct mission and program specific real time satellite flight operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases of the program. They will develop detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, and command and control of on-orbit satellites. Instructors also provide technical direction for on-orbit mission support, plan for critical vehicle malfunctions, and recommend alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support. They support failure analysis and anomaly resolution during on orbit activities as needed.
As a curriculum designer they will create, manage, and maintain training products to be delivered to customers in support of mission operations. The selected candidate will be required to design and develop training material to support automated scenarios, mission exercises, and certification check rides for the customer and internal operations personnel. Other responsibilities include working with the Mission/Systems Leads to identify training needs and develop training plans and curriculum such as reference guides and evaluation tools. They will work with mission operations personnel to ensure training curriculum and scenarios accurately represent current operational documentation used during on-orbit checkout, satellite commissioning, and day to day operations.
Applicants may be asked to support multiple programs to ensure standardization across the spectrum of missions the Integrated Operations Training Department manages. Candidates will work with Training Leads and Deputy Training Leads to ensure curriculum is developed and delivered in accordance with contract requirements and timelines.
Product deliveries include: Lesson Plans, PowerPoint Presentations, Training Videos, Hands-on Training Scenarios, Test/Quizzes, Student Guides, Training Plans, and other training material as necessary to support contractual training requirements.
Specific experience and responsibilities shall include:
On-Console Satellite Command and Control
Ground System operations, anomaly troubleshooting, and resolution
Satellite Vehicle telemetry analysis
Contingency operations procedures
Training material development IAW Instructional System Design processes
Training delivery to customers in support of instructor led training events
Training simulators/systems operations in support of training activities
Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) experience
RPO Mission Planning and Orbital Analysis Experience
Experience w/ MS Office Suite products
This position can be filled as a level 3 or level 4 depending on experience and qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Clearance level: Top Secret SSBI / SCI eligible at time of application
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field
5+ years (level 3) or 8+ years (level 4) of relevant experience
U.S. citizen
Simulation/scenario development experience
Ability to conduct a range of modeling, simulation, and analysis in orbital maneuvers and orbit estimation
Expertise in technical disciplines such as orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling, simulation, and analysis
Familiarity with astrodynamics tools, including FreeFlyer, System Tool Kit (STK), NASA General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), and Orbit Determination Toolbox (ODTBX)
Advanced Orbital Mechanics knowledge and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Web/video based training development experience
Lesson plan and test/quiz (original work) development experience within DoD programs
Experience utilizing training development tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, or Articulate Storyline 3
Experience with agile process / scrum
Experience with JIRA
Lesson plan development experience
Lesson support material development (PPT, Handouts, Student Guides, etc.)
Simulation/scenario development experience
Experience utilizing training development tools such as Camtasia or Adobe Captivate
Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Mission Planning/Orbital Analyst Experience
Advanced Orbital Mechanics knowledge and experience
Colorado Springs salary range: Level 3-$100,000-$140,000, Level 4-$124,000-$177,000
Dulles salary range: Level 3 -$110,000 - $155,000, Level 4- $137,000-$196,000
Salary Range: $100,000 - $155,000
Salary Range 2: $124,000 - $196,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Manager Systems Engineering 3 - Top Secret Clearance Required (Space Systems)
Dulles Town Center, VA Job
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
This position is for a Senior Manager of Systems Engineering within the Systems Engineering (SE) Directorate. The selected candidate will be based in Dulles and will lead an SE department, including management of front-line managers, that supports the Space Security Business Unit of NGSP Tactical Space Systems Division. The Senior Manager receives general strategic, business, and administrative direction from the Director of Mission Systems Engineering and has authority to make engineering decisions and recommendations that have an impact on new business, program performance, design, development, and mission operations.
In addition to performing Functional Manager duties, the selected candidate is expected to be mostly self-directed and leverage previous experience to lead Spacecraft and/or Mission design, trades, analysis, requirements and verification activities consistent with customer needs. The position includes both functional/personnel leadership duties and direct work in support of programs with an anticipated equal time split.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the technical-staff planning, assignments, career development, compensation planning and performance management for the assigned Systems Engineering department
Lead and participate in SE peer reviews and support formal program reviews.
Identify SE skills & experience needed for program execution and participate in the recruiting, hiring and training of new SE staff
Participate in developing solutions to complex analytical, design and test problems that meet program needs
Support new business development, including review of technical and cost volumes, detailed BOEs and support of BRCR/FRCR activities
Direct and coordinate the development of system requirements and specifications for various systems through multiple program phases.
Take responsibility for activities, including pre-proposal analysis, proposal development, mission and system analysis, specification and interface development, design review, testing, problem resolution and customer interactions.
Prepare weekly status reports and periodic technical reports for senior management to document individual and collective programs and BD status.
Partner with production and I&T to determine the engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of both new and existing products.
Direct and review the work of SE staff, ensuring its completeness, accuracy and adherence to sound technical procedures.
Support EVMS baseline generation, tracking/maintenance and variance analysis for programs within the business unit
Functional personnel management of a SE Department and front line SE managers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have U.S. Citizenship with active or current Top Secret Clearance at time of application, with the ability to obtain SCI
Bachelors Degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of applicable experience, or a Masters Degree plus 7 years of applicable experience
Extensive technical experience in systems engineering and integration
2 years of management experience
Excellent communication skills, presentation experience and the ability to work seamlessly with a diverse community of engineers and managers to achieve the goals of the systems team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Functional engineering management in aerospace
System engineering requirement/verification tools and processes
Requirements development and management processes
Development and maintenance of interface control documents and related processes
Space system/mission analysis and design
Space system testing and evaluation (flight and ground testing)
Personnel development, performance assessments, mentoring and conflict resolution
Spacecraft Mission Operations
EVMS
Active SCI clearance
Existing program accesses
#NOVASPACE
Salary Range: $187,000 - $280,600
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software (Space/Satellite Systems)
Dulles Town Center, VA Job
Clearance Type: SCI
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 4
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
In this role you will design, develop, integrate, modify and maintain customized or standardized embedded mission systems for space vehicle applications using software engineering best practices and standards. You will participate in the full life-cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. This will be a fully on-site position.
Essential Functions:
Work in an innovative environment, on significantly diverse assignments, and in collaborative team settings across all levels
Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
Architect and develop embedded mission systems software applications on a real time operating system
This position can be filled as a Principal (level 3) or a Sr Principal (level 4) depending on experience.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM field
5 years (level 3) or 8 years (level 4) of Software/Systems related experience with a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring
U.S. citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level
Demonstrated experience in Embedded Software, Space Flight Software or Simulation Software.
Strong interest in space, national security, and related mission areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience in a technical leadership/management role
Demonstrated systems engineering excellence in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level or Demonstrated vehicle development, mission systems integration, ground and flight test validation experience
Experience in successfully developing and integrating software and hardware solutions for space applications
Experience in system and subsystem specification development including verification methodologies
Experience implementing action plans based on metrics and/or root cause/corrective actions
Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline
Hands-on technical experience with spacecraft or satellite related systems
Proven experience working with technically diverse teams across multiple locations
Experience within Space Flight Software, Simulation Software
Salary Range: $110,000 - $155,000
Salary Range 2: $137,000 - $196,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Cancer Program Strategy and Engagement Specialist
Washington, DC Job
Cancer Program Strategy and Engagement Specialist
The Opportunity:
To achieve an organization's mission, leaders need strong team members who can create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether completing an immediate task, tracking new programs, conducting policy analyses, or engaging with relevant stakeholder communities, our clients need a consultant who can help complete assessments and understand healthcare initiatives. That is why we need an experienced Cancer Program Strategy and Engagement Scientistlike you to provide high-quality support.
As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical consultant to clients in our health market, like the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. You'll work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. You'll leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies.
You'll serve as aCancer Program Strategy and Engagement Scientisthelping clients to develop stakeholder management strategies, establish new business processes, and complete research and analysis to determine viable solutions. You will be responsible for managing incoming requirements, facilitating successful programs across the agency, and be readily available to shift your focus to fulfill emerging client requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.
What You'll Work On:
Build and manage processes to create visibility for cancer-related engagements and investments
Maintain and socialize talking points and data to assist with recruiting, public and patient engagement, and reporting
Serve as an internal point-of-contact and connector to the broader Cancer Moonshot federal community
Advise on the development of key services and transition programs to support the entire R&D program lifecycle
Advise on services and strategy for our client's late-stage technology accelerator, including metrics
Collaborate with federal program managers to assess needs, translate needs into requirements, and then work with providers to deliver high quality outputs
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
15+ years of experience with healthcare, population health, and product development
Experience in cancer research
Experience transitioning healthcare technologies in commercialization
Knowledge of the cancer field, including major funding initiatives and opportunities
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Master's degree in a cancer, population health, or health sciencefield
Nice If You Have:
Experience with U.S. government health organizations
Experience in regulatory compliance, health system administration or medical device incubation preferred
Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to manage multiple short and long-term projects effectively
Ability to pay strict attention to details and diligently adhere to deadlines and deliverables
Possession of excellent project management, teamwork, and collaboration skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
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.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Security Specialist, Executive Advisor
Bethesda, MD Job
Security Specialist, Executive Advisor
Key Role:
Works under general direction, exercising reasonable latitude in determining protective service techniques to accomplish objectives. Participates in providing executive protection and site security for the Chief Executive Officer and company leadership. Conducts close in-person protection, advanced security surveys, threat analysis, risk mitigation and logistical facilitation for domestic and international operations. Assists in determining the need for procurement, installation, and operational instruction of security equipment required at the residence, vacation homes, or offices of executives.Identifies groups, individuals and merging technologies that may pose a threat to executives. Participates in professional forums and maintains currency with trends and developments in the executive protection field.
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of experience with a major law enforcement, intelligence, public, or private sector security organization
Experience in and exposure to the international security arena
Ability to perform defensive combat techniques
Ability to perform duties wearing personal protective equipment
HS diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications:
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Certified Protection Officer (CPO) certification preferred
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 $90,000 to $175,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is 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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Sr. Principal Windows Systems Administrator
Dulles Town Center, VA Job
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a well-qualified senior Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Dulles, VA.
*Please note- The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Dulles, VA campus. This is not a virtual position.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Perform as a Windows systems administrator for a classified government contract.
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
Support multiple networks and ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, while directing others as necessary.
Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems.
Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Associate's degree with 10 years of IT experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
Experience managing Windows Server OS.
Experience with designing Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.
Candidates must have a current DoD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program, in order to be considered.
Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and 10 years of Windows server administration experience to include VMWare, Active Directory, and Group Policy in a classified environment.
DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.
Red Hat certification for current version.
VMWare experience with current version.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
Mid to Advanced level Scripting experience.
Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
Active DoD polygraph.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Salary Range: $124,900 - $187,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Command and Control (C2) Portfolio Analyst, Senior
Arlington, VA Job
Command and Control (C2) Portfolio Analyst, Senior
The Opportunity:
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and askquestions others don't. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of ourclient's most complex problems-and find solutions that keep our nation safe.
As a Portfolio Analyst, you'll bring in-depth understanding and expertise to support a senior defense client in the strategy support, implementation planning, and acquisition, transition, and resource-related assessments for Command and Control (C2) systems, programs, and concepts.You'll apply leading-edge principles and concepts to provide expert technical, acquisition, and program support for interoperability and cooperative development in the C2 capability portfolio. You'll operate with substantial latitude to lead and innovate decision analysis for addressing complex DoD acquisition and investment problems, providing recommendations, executing plans to optimize portfolio investments, and reducing enterprise risk. You'll evaluate existing C2 systems to identify operational deficiencies and network performance improvements.
Further yourcareer while creating mission-forward solutions that matter towardfielding of modern software-intensive capability fielding for a joint force.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience holding responsibility for acquisition and program management of DoD joint target cycle or command and control capabilities in a DoD Program Office
Experience with operational planning, force development, and deployment for joint target cycle or command and control mission sets
Experience in the action or staff officer role on a Joint Staff, Service, or Agency-level headquarters staff, including supporting strategies, decision briefs, and information papers and analyzing policy documents for the DoD
Experience with working as part of a cross-functional delivery team, integrating and incorporating detailed technical data from multiple team members into executive-level decision-making products, and communicating the findings, insights, and recommendations to senior-level clients effectively
Knowledge of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes
Ability to anticipate client and stakeholder requirements, perform proactively while paying strict attention to detail, and work with minimum oversight
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with implementing, modernizing, and transitioning military C2 technologies
Experience in the Joint Command and Service Operations Center
Experience with Program Management or Capability Portfolio Management
Experience in writing and synthesizing data from multiple sources into comprehensive technical documents that are easy to comprehend
Experience undertaking analytical activities for government acquisition programs, including stakeholder requirements definition, requirements analysis, test and evaluation, trade studies, or architecture design per government processes
Knowledge of the technology and implementation approaches for enterprise architectures, cloud computing, common operating pictures
Ability to work independently, creatively, and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
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 $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (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.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
RequiredPreferredJob Industries
Other
RF Engineer
Lorton, VA Job
RF Engineer
Key Role:
Perform as a part of a team that is leading the study of spectrum repurposing for a client Assist the client through the client's Spectrum Study. Apply specific functional, working, and general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions for a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance and review or guide the activities of junior employees.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience with RF engineeringor electromagnetic analyses
Experience with RF or electromagnetic systems design, development, analysis, or report development
Experience with evaluating RF systems integration or configuration
Knowledge of spectrum systems
Knowledge of documenting and briefing spectrum considerations
DHS Suitability
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with EL-CID and EL-CID Online
Possession of excellent analytical skills
Equipment Spectrum and National Spectrum Policies Certification
Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; DHS Suitability is required.
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 $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (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.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
RequiredPreferredJob Industries
Other
Signals Analyst, Senior
Annapolis, MD Job
Signals Analyst, Senior
The Opportunity:
Do you have excellent analytic expertise and a problem-solving mindset? Are you looking for an opportunity to use those skills to support our warfighters, protect our national security, and inform our nation's leaders? As an RF Signals Analyst and Operator on our team, you will use your specialized technical experience to support cyber space operations and intelligence collection to enable the success of mission owners.
As an RF Signals Analyst and Operator on our team analyst on our team, you will provide expert analytic support while working alongside the mission owners to tackle complex and challenging problems in computer network analysis, network exploitation, digital network intelligence, dataflow, access development, and target network analysis. Your duties will require you to leverage an understanding of ports, protocols, networking devices, and common exploitation frameworks. This will provide an opportunity to grow your expertise, develop new skills and tradecraft, use and share your methodologies and tool experience with other analysts, and most importantly, be a part of a team conducting offensive cyberspace operations that are crucial to national security.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
Experience with gathering clues from radio frequencies and electronic signals
Experience with intercepting and identifying nonverbal frequencies
Ability to perform, collaborate, and build solid relationships in a large, operational working environment
Ability to run advanced DNR or DNI queries, analyzing and formatting the data in technical and tactical reporting
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience with RF Signals Intelligence Collection and Technical Analysis, Associate's degree and 6+ years of experience with RF Signals Intelligence Collection and Technical Analysis, or 8+ years of experience with RF Signals Intelligence Collection and Technical Analysis in lieu of a degree
Graduate of SIGE2810, SIGE3810, or 451 and 452 Signals Analysis Course
Nice If You Have:
Experience with SIGINT collection, SIGINT digital signal processing, or technical work in a ground station operations area
Experience with using specialized IC SIGINT tasking, collection, exploitation, analysis, and mapping tools
Experience with programming languages for scripting and automation, including Python or C++
Experience with penetration testing tools
Bachelor's degree
Network+, Security+, CEH, CCNA, or SANS Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
RequiredPreferredJob Industries
Other
Public Affairs Specialist
Fort Meade, MD Job
Key Role: Provide public affairs and strategic communications support for a DoD combatant command, developing and implementing a variety of deliverables including articles, public affairs guidance, talking points, photos, related materials, fact sheets, briefing materials, the client's webpages, and draft press releases. Work independently on deliverables to the client and apply public affairs knowledge to drive products to completion. Support external media engagement efforts for leadership and write and edit articles and social media posts on the client's operations, activities, and investments for distribution on client social media sites. Write messages to the workforce on behalf of client leadership, edit executive communications products, and write and develop content for the internal websites. Manage long-term and short-term deadlines in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, specifically to coordinate public affairs position and recommendation on client support for conferences, media events, and other engagements. Assist with planning, managing, and coordinating agency engagements and provide onsite management of the event to include scheduling, promoting, set up, and day of event management. Provide support for media engagements and developing talking points, provide content management support for intranet and internet sites.
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as a DoD public affairs specialist
5+ years of experience in military public affairs
Knowledge of principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends
Ability to photograph, write, edit, and prepare news releases, social media posts, and programs for press, radio, and television, including the organization and layout of publications used in the public affairs program, ensuring conformance to client and government guidelines
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to pay strict attention to detail
Possession of excellent organizational skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Embedded Software Engineer or Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Annapolis, MD Job
Clearance Type: Secret
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector (NGMS) Software Department at Northrop Grumman Oceanic is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer or Principal Embedded Software Engineer.
What You'll get to Do:
The Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing software solutions for a broad range of embedded applications. The selected engineer will support varied product lines including AI image processing exploitation, digital signal processing, autonomous vehicle software, command and control, Man-Machine Interfaces, sensor/SONAR systems and simulation/stimulation.
Underseas projects use a variety of state-of-the-art software tools, including Yockto Project or similar full-system embedded Linux build tools, Qt, Jenkins, Docker, Java, javascript, web app and network programming tools.
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Development of software functional components, algorithms, device controllers, and graphical user interfaces
· Develop prototypes, demonstrations and proposals
· Work in a collaborative Agile software development team environment with continuous integration and test frameworks
· Assignments may involve any or all of the phases of software development requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, acceptance testing and customer support
· Assignments may involve leading small development teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Basic Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 2 years of software engineering experience (0 years for MS degree)
US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
Experience in software development using C++ and Python
Strong Linux experience
Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Engineer:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of software engineering experience (3 years for MS degree, 1 years for PhD)
US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
Experience in software development using C++ and Python
Strong Linux experience
Preferred Qualifications:
OpenGL 3D graphics experience
Working knowledge of Apache Kafka
QT for GUI development
Github experience
Gitlab experience
MS degree in STEM discipline
Embedded software system development
Experience with sonar or other digital signal processing systems and applications
This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
What We Can Offer You Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range: $85,400 - $128,000
Salary Range 2: $105,400 - $158,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Proposal Desktop Publisher TS/SCI
Leidos Job In Columbia, MD
**UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL** **At Leidos,** we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
**Are you ready for your next career challenge?**
The **Proposal Desktop Publisher** will collaborate with the Proposal Coordinator in all aspects of required document formatting. Utilizes Leidos templates tailored to RFP requirements. Support document creation to support proposal development, reviews, and delivery. This includes working closely with the Proposal Coordinator to review the Request for Proposal (RFP) for requirements thus ensuring the development of compliant proposal templates. Must understand SharePoint to work in our Collaborative Capture Environment (CCE) to ensure configuration control of all formatted documents. The **Proposal Desktop Publisher** supports reviews, preparing review copies and merging reviewers' comments; and preparing documents for final management review and production.
**Active TS/SCI is required.**
**Primary Responsibilities**
+ Assists proposal coordinators by creating compliant, quality templates.
+ Works collaboratively with a wide range of personnel, including book bosses, technical and business subject matter experts, authors, contracts managers, and production staff to facilitate efficient and effective proposal development.
+ Read and interpret RFP requirements to ensure compliance with font, type size, margins, and other proposal submission requirements
+ Review the proposal schedule with the coordinator and ensure deadlines for DTP are realistic/achievable
+ Perform visual Quality Assurance (QA) inspection of all proposal deliverables
+ Works with coordinator to facilitate hardcopy and electronic delivery
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience or high school degree and 8+ years of related experience
+ Expert Desktop Publisher able to create and format visually appealing Microsoft Word templates and Excel documents in compliance with RFP requirements
+ Good verbal and written communication skills
+ Expert in Microsoft Word. Skilled in formatting Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint documents
+ Skilled in use of SharePoint
+ Skilled in Adobe Acrobat Pro for creating PDFs, and comparing and merging files
+ Able to work overtime and weekends, as required, to meet proposal schedule
+ Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance.
**COE22**
**Original Posting Date:**
2024-11-01
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00147329
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. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Radiologist
Leidos Job In McLean, VA
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the type of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Radiologist to provide medical expertise on an Intelligence Community (IC) program in northern Virginia. This is a position with tremendous opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting an important mission in the national security arena. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of diverse medical conditions, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.
This is a part-time position supporting national security and requiring security clearance processing, therefore US Citizenship is required. Our client is willing to sponsor security clearance processing for qualified candidates - final employment and start date are contingent upon favorable clearance processing and adjudication.
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, submit your resume to us today!
In this role you will provide part-time support (10-20 hours per week) at a client site in McLean, VA. Duties include:
Reviewing and interpreting radiologic studies from internal and external sources including but not limited to x-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and CT scans
Dictating radiologic studies, reviewing, and electronically signing final transcribed reports
Collaborating with other physicians and healthcare professionals regarding patient care
Required Security Clearance:
US citizenship and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance prior to start date
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
US citizenship and ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance prior to start date
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
Board certification in the relevant specialty and active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) prescribing authority.
15+ years of experience in clinical/hospital settings
Desired Experience, Skills, and Education:
Experience working for/with IC and/or DoD clients
Experience working in a classified work setting
Original Posting Date:2025-02-10
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Fitness Specialist - Occupational Health & Wellness Expert
Leidos Job In McLean, VA
The Leidos National Security Sector has multiple openings for experienced and cleared Fitness Specialists to support a Federal Intelligence Community customer's occupational health and wellness program. Fitness Specialists will work at Federal sites throughout Northern Virginia as part of a team working to create, implement, and lead a variety of health, wellness, and fitness programs to the Federal client's workforce. Work locations are located inside the beltway and in the Dulles corridor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on keeping our Federal workforce healthy, fit, and ready for duty.
Primary Responsibilities
+ Working with Federal employees to set fitness goals, creating customized fitness programs and efforts to meet those goals
+ Provide fitness testing and evaluation
+ Support a balanced fitness program which meets the needs of the population and follows health/wellness/fitness trends
+ Leads or assists in teaching fitness workshops and seminars
+ Enhances knowledge of exercise, body alignment, and exercise safety to gym users and class participants
+ Serves as substitute if primary instructor is unable to teach a class
+ Provide support to the planning, management, and continual evaluation of fitness programs and equipment
+ Provide general nutritional guidance
+ Assist in developing, managing, and executing various annual health, wellness, and fitness programs, product, and services
+ Perform administrative work to include but not limited to familiarization tours of fitness facilities, facility oversight and logistics, etc.
+ Provide written weekly activity reports to fitness program management
+ Develop and maintain service/demand and performance metrics for fitness program management
Basic Qualifications
Required:
+ Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph.
+ Bachelor's Degree. preferably in Exercise Science and 3+ years of practical experience, or 10+ years of practical experience without a Bachelor's in Exercise Science
+ Active certification from at least one of the following is required:
+ American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
+ American Council on Exercise (ACE) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
+ National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
+ Additional equivalent certification in the field of health and fitness may be accepted with review
+ Active CPR and AED certification
Preferred Qualifications
+ Demonstrated experience managing health and wellness programs
+ Corporate wellness expertise
+ Event planning and promotion expertise
+ Diet and nutrition expertise
**Original Posting Date:**
2024-12-13
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $63,700.00 - $115,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00149930
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. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Staff Spacecraft GNC Engineer (TS/SCI) (Dulles - Onsite)
Dulles Town Center, VA Job
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 2
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman's Space System is seeking a Staff Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer in Dulles, Virginia. This position is onsite only.
GNC is designing, building, and testing spacecraft subsystems for a mix of DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. We are leaders in innovative solutions to the rapidly growing/evolving fields of space-based autonomous rendezvous-and-docking and rapid design/production of small satellites. We are seeking a highly talented and ambitious Engineer to take responsibility for the attitude control solutions that meet our spacecraft requirements.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership, demonstrate exceptional technical expertise in the GN&C domain for space vehicles, have strong leadership skills, and the ability to balance complex technical challenges. Spacecraft GNC analysis engineers will work within the GNC subsystem team and are expected to:
Design, analyze, and tune spacecraft attitude and position control loops using time and frequency domain techniques
Design, analyze, and tune sequential filters (e.g. Kalman filters) for attitude determination and relative navigation
Design, develop, test and verify flight algorithms for the GNC subsystem and support flight software qualification testing
Analyze and test the spacecraft GNC subsystem performance using simulations and other analytic tools
Perform analysis to support early design phase concept development including actuator sizing and placement, sensor selection and placement, and predicted performance assessments
Develop simulation models for sensors (e.g. star tracker, rate gyro, accelerometer, GPS, magnetometer, sun sensors), actuators (e.g. reaction wheel, torque bar, thruster, CMG), system dynamics (e.g. rigid body, multi-body, orbit mechanics, flexible models, propellant slosh), and the space environment (e.g. atmospheric, solar radiation pressure, third-body gravity, geopotential)
Communication is also a key element of your role and all GNC engineers are expected to:
Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company process, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical/modern control, and estimation theory to perform tasks to advanced program/project goals
Document designs, analysis, and test results and create presentation materials
Present designs, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers
Work well within small- to medium-sized groups
Domain knowledge and experience with heritage programs take precedence
Basic Qualifications:
BS Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math with at least 14 Years of experience (or 12 Years with Masters or 9 Years with PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI access at time of application
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a GNC subsystem lead
MS or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or math
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++
Experience in spacecraft GNC subsystem design, analysis, and testing
Experience implementing GNC algorithms on embedded systems
Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, version control tools such as SVN or Git
Previous/current membership or leadership roles in professional groups, clubs, or extracurricular activities is desired
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)
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Salary Range: $171,000 - $256,400
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Cyber Risk Intern - Supply Chain Risk Management
Leidos Job In Reston, VA
The Cyber Risk Intern - Supply Chain Risk Management position at Leidos is open to current undergraduate or graduate students who have completed at least their junior year in a bachelor's degree program. The internship offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work with Leidos' Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) team. The intern will assist with assessing cybersecurity risks posed by third-party suppliers who store, process, or otherwise handle key information assets. The role involves collaborating with staff across the organization and suppliers to ensure established procedures are met and to drive process improvements.
Key Opportunities:
Gain practical experience in identifying and managing cyber risks posed by third-party suppliers.
Assess and manage AI-related risks in the supply chain.
Leverage critical thinking to identify and deliver opportunities for process improvement.
Develop expertise in streamlining procedures and implementing automation.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist with the supplier cyber risk assessment process, including evaluating risk levels, recommending risk mitigations, and tracking supplier risk remediation plans.
Prepare comprehensive supplier risk assessment reports and work instructions.
Contribute to supplier risk management processes and communicate risk-related information to stakeholders effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in assessing and communicating risks.
Basic Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field, maintaining a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Must have completed junior year in a bachelor's degree program.
U.S. Citizenship.
Ability to work effectively in a remote setting while ensuring timely completion of projects and assignments.
Self-motivated with a strong ability to independently analyze technical issues and develop effective solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong passion for cybersecurity, demonstrated through academic projects, coursework, or relevant certifications.
Obtained at least one relevant cybersecurity certification such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, etc.
Proficient in computer networking and network security, including understanding of ports, protocols, encryption, and ability to analyze network security diagrams and data flow charts.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional relevant security certifications (e.g., from ISC2, ISACA, SANS, AWS, Microsoft).
Knowledge of federal standards like NIST SP 800-53. 800-171, CMMC, NIST CSF, etc.
Understanding of cloud deployment models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS).
Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies.
Knowledge of operating systems from a security perspective.
Experience in incident response and threat resolution.
Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to varied audiences.
Familiarity with programming languages for cybersecurity (Python, Java, PowerShell) is a plus.
Original Posting:February 28, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $46,800.00 - $84,600.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Staff Engineer Systems- TS/SCI Clearance (Space/Satellite Systems)
Dulles Town Center, VA Job
Clearance Type: SCI
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Serve as a Ground & Ops IPT lead, leading a diverse team of several engineering disciplines.
Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) by providing inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), providing monthly task progress reports based on Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD) and generating Variance reports and recovery plans.
Understand and commit to ensuring smooth operations within the operations center, enabling the Ops Team to support the space segment's intended function.
Ensure that the delivered ground system is designed with a strong focus on operational needs, including orbit analysis, mission planning, trending/analysis, and state of health monitoring.
Support systems development activities such as requirements management, architecture development, integration, testing, and formal program milestones.
Lead a development team that:
Reviews the existing ground software baseline and derive additional mission-specific software requirements.
Works with systems engineers to develop operational documentation for use during launch, on-orbit checkout, and satellite commissioning.
Conduct testing using simulators and resolve discrepancies.
Develop and test command procedures, telemetry pages, and other products derived from vendor-provided documentation.
Develop test procedures and test execution for system-level, end-to-end tests with the spacecraft.
Implements constraints and limitations.
Monitor vehicle state of health across all subsystems.
Perform short and long-term telemetry trending.
Track space vehicle configuration, including hardware, software, and configurable item parameters.
Modify existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in-flight performance and develop new procedures as required.
Support mission readiness activities, including mission rehearsals, mission timeline development, and post-launch test development.
Support launch operations for instrument and spacecraft Launch, Early Orbit, and Activation (LEO&A) activities.
Support anomaly resolution efforts.
Provide status reporting through both functional and program reporting branches.
Maintain standards for the established Integrated/Developmental Operations functional group processes.
Support internal and external customer meetings through proficient verbal and documented (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) communications.
Some shift work required (10% or more of the time).
Some travel required (10% or more of the time).
Basic Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related STEM discipline
12 years of related experience with BS; 10 years with MS; 8 years with PhD.
U.S. citizen.
Active or Current Top Secret / SCI security clearance required at time of application.
Extensive experience working across multiple departments, specifically with software factories and DevSecOps.
Ability to define technical and operational needs to enable external teams to deliver solutions effectively.
Strong mission integration and onboarding experience, ensuring a smooth transition of systems and components into operational environments.
Experience with lights-out operations or spacecraft/ground system automation.
Systems engineering experience or significant coursework in system engineering or system design.
Prior experience conducting on-orbit mission operations or resolving satellite/ground system anomalies.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including presenting persuasively to external customers at milestone reviews.
Strong technical communication skills, demonstrating an ability to convey complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical audiences while maintaining an easy-to-work-with approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience writing technical documents for internal or external customers.
Ability to work within a team of diverse individuals to achieve mission success.
Support experience with readiness activities such as Mission Readiness Tests (MRTs), Mission Rehearsals (MRs), Day In The Life (DITL) simulations, and daily operations testing.
Experience with spacecraft launch campaigns.
Familiarity with virtualized LINUX-based ground control software deployment onto a ground system infrastructure.
Experience with command and control software.
Knowledge of training and certification programs for space system operators.
Experience working within government systems and processes.
Have experience working directly with Infrastructure and Software leads to align operational requirements with system capabilities
Fleet management experience or at least experience in a multi-vehicle ops environment?
Salary Range: $171,000 - $246,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.