Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Supporting acquisition interoperability strategies for complex multi-system-of-systems (SoS) IT architectures, developing and maintaining SoS matrices, and conducting integrated assessments to evaluate performance, interoperability, and mission effectiveness. Provide excellent customer support and ability to communicate with all levels of leadership and/or customers. Assist in the coordination for onboarding and offboarding of personnel. 12+ years of relevant work experience supporting cross-functional teams across an enterprise, combination system of systems (SoS). Extensive acquisition experience particularly in supporting the development of acquisition interoperability strategies for a complex multi-SoS information technology architecture; developing SoS matrices; performing integrated SoS assessments; executing the mission engineering process; drafting (SoS) requirements; developing DAF Battle Network architecture; and developing consulting with numerous program representatives to evaluate functional requirements, Experience supporting government officials in approval of acquisition documents (e.g. acquisition strategies), and monitoring & advising on program execution/integration (e.g. schedule, risks) on behalf of government officials. Experience working on classified and special access programs. Must be located within commuting distance of Hanscom AFB, MA to support in-person attendance needs. Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, can develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills! Briefing and meeting management skills required. Experience and excellent working knowledge of DAF acquisitions processes and program office roles and responsibilities. Working understanding of DAF MAJCOMs (ACC and GSC) roles and equities. Experience with DoD aircraft, radio, OFP development, modifications, test, and data integrations. Solid working knowledge & applied foundation of systems engineering in a governmental acquisition and operational context. Strong technical experience in Tactical Datalinks and related data exchanges. Working knowledge of the Joint force - DAF, Department of the Navy (DoN), and Army Strong working knowledge of IP Communication networking, data and transmission layer encryption methods and challenges, IC (Title 50) and DoD (Title 10) equities Working knowledge and experience with the RF spectrum as applied to datalinks & sensors for basic and novel applications, DAF requirements generation & related funding processes, and Government Reference Architectures and related governance challenges Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. Experience with/or supporting Operational units and/or formal testing (DT & OT) Experience with the intel community (IC) Technical experience in Strategic Datalinks and related data exchanges Excellent working knowledge and experience with DON (Navy and Marine Corps) airborne platforms and communications Basic understanding of UCI Experience working with FFRDCs and UARCs Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant discipline. Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility