Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer provides system-level technical analysis and lifecycle systems engineering support for the Property Screening portfolio within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Capabilities Portfolio Management (SCPM) organization under the Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) task order. Analyzes operational needs, technical requirements, system performance, and engineering evidence, and collaborates with integration, digital engineering, and program teams to assess whether proposed solutions meet mission needs and can be developed, integrated, deployed, and sustained effectively. This role often involves evaluating alternatives, assessing integration and lifecycle implications, and planning for future capability needs.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the client level. U.S. citizenship is required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  

Conducts system-level technical analysis of mission needs, operational concepts, stakeholder concerns, use cases, and operating constraints.

Develops and reviews measurable technical requirements, functional allocations, architecture descriptions, and performance measures, and recommends revisions to incomplete, conflicting, ambiguous, or unverifiable requirements.

Evaluates alignment among operational needs, requirements, system architecture, interfaces, and verification approaches, and assesses integration and lifecycle implications.

Conducts alternatives analyses and engineering trade studies using documented criteria, assumptions, source information, and limitations, addressing performance, feasibility, maintainability, and lifecycle implications.

Reviews engineering documents and contractor work products for technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and conformance to approved requirements.

Evaluates Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Deviation (RFDs) for effects on performance, technical baselines, verification requirements, and lifecycle risk.

Reviews test plans, procedures, and results to determine whether verification evidence adequately addresses system requirements, and recommends corrective actions for performance shortfalls.

Supports technical assessments, technical reviews, and readiness assessments throughout development, integration, deployment, and sustainment, and recommends mitigation and closure of engineering risks.

Facilitates planning for future capability needs by evaluating emerging technologies and engineering approaches against assigned requirements.

Establishes and maintains engineering documentation of technical findings, unresolved issues, and recommendations for Government consideration, including technical memoranda, review comments, and decision briefs.

Advocates for and implements engineering process improvements in coordination with integration, digital engineering, requirements, acquisition, and operational personnel.

Provides inputs to status reports, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and risk register updates, and quarterly reviews; prepares deliverables that conform to Section 508 accessibility standards; incorporates Government comments within five (5) business days.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of four (4) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $95,000 to $130,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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