Systems Engineer / Program Analyst

Powell Consulting Group (PCG) supports the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in ensuring the defense acquisition community has the research and engineering capabilities required to define, develop, cost, test, operate, and sustain defense systems throughout the acquisition life cycle. OUSD(R&E) develops and implements policy, builds workforce capability and capacity, and provides technical engagement with DoD Components, industry, and academia to shape the future of research and engineering.

PCG seeks a motivated, hardworking Systems Engineer / Program Analyst to serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting the Director for Digital Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, and the Director for the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex system models using MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or MagicDraw. Capture and analyze requirements, architecture, behavior, and interfaces across acquisition programs.
• Apply MBSE best practices and integrate tools across systems and classification levels to advance DoD's transition to digital engineering.
• Provide recommendations on positions, policies, and procedures to optimize standardization during weapon system design and reviews.
• Deliver technical and management input to data calls, briefings, articles, and reports for senior DoD leadership.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders to effectively communicate complex technical concepts using models and visualizations.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate technical research programs, ensuring schedules, deliverables, and quality standards are met across all phases.
• Collaborate with senior management, researchers, engineers, and external partners to align project scope and deliverables with DoD goals and requirements.
• Combine program management expertise with systems engineering principles to support execution, oversight, and evaluation of research initiatives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track the status, progress, and outcomes of research projects across the 20 collaborating universities that comprise the SERC

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
• 5 or more years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related field
• Demonstrated experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Cameo Systems Architect, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of UAF, DoDAF, TOGAF, UML, and SysML
• At least 5 years of engineering experience in the defense acquisition community including industry, military, government civilian, or contractor support
• Proven ability to manage senior customer relationships with at least 1 year of direct experience
• Strong systems thinking skills for both complex technical analysis and long-term strategic guidance
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated consultative skills in requirements gathering and solution development
• Experience planning and facilitating working groups and preparing and briefing senior leadership
• Current, Active Secret clearance required

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with senior leadership in high-pressure environments, presenting analytical results and actionable recommendations
• Familiarity with digital engineering strategies, ontologies, and standards to support semantic interoperability and digital thread development
• Proficiency with basic program management tools and processes including scheduling, task tracking, and milestone reporting
• Familiarity with contract deliverable management, quality control, and configuration management processes
• Demonstrated ability to support planning and facilitation of program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and stakeholder coordination

Are you able to work with a large government organization and with diverse federal and contractor staff? Do you have above-average verbal and written communication skills? Are you organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively? If so, you might be perfect for this position!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this exciting position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

Location: Alexandria, VA