Senior Agile Systems Engineer

Job Locations US-MD-Annapolis Junction
Requisition ID
2026-162774
Position Category
Information Technology
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

The team supports a suite of web-based applications that automate data management processes for IC data custodians. These products enable the capture of essential information and approvals required to move data throughout the customer’s mission space in a compliant and traceable manner. They play a critical role in standardizing and streamlining data movement, supporting data reuse, and facilitating integration with downstream tools. The TTO is executed from the Peraton contractor facility and offers flexible working hours.

 

The candidate will be responsible for analyzing user requirements, drafting engineering documents. The candidate will lead system requirements analysis, design, and development activities; guide users in requirements formulation; provide recommendations on alternative technical approaches. This role serves as the primary technical authority for integrating requirements, design, and technology. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Guiding system development and implementation planning.
  • Engaging directly with customers to address technical considerations, resolve issues, and manage potential conflicts.
  • Communicating effectively with program personnel, customer stakeholders, and senior leadership.
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for ensuring the technical integrity of all systems engineering work products and deliverables.
  • Working within an agile development environment to implement features defined by user stories.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph clearance required
  • 20 years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical direction for an Agile development team.
  • Duties will include: engineering, integration and testing of all components of systems to include requirements analysis and functional allocation, conducting requirement reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessments
  • Demonstrated ability to write system engineering documentation and be able to deliver technical presentations to large audiences
  • Ability to work in high pressure, highly flexible environment against both short- and long-term requirements
  • Candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, thorough, self-motivated, proactive and outgoing
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build strong working relationships with a diverse workforce and excellent organizational and customer service skills
  • Experience organizing and facilitating Sprint Planning using tools such as Jira and Confluence

Additional Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience/knowledge of Feature Mapping is highly desired

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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