Innovation and Emerging Technology Integrator

** Security Clearance Required

Company Overview

Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is an established industry partner with a passion for exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As a premier provider of management, engineering, information technology, and logistics services, STF is committed to delivering high-quality systems engineering, technical and professional support services that meet and exceed deliverable requirements.

STF offers superior out-of-the-box solutions to end-to-end problems and customer-centric support to the United States Government, Military, Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal agencies.

Job Summary

The Innovation and Emerging Technology Integrator serves as a senior technical expert responsible for designing and integrating enterprise-class solutions across the PMW 790 STACC environment. This position provides architectural guidance, systems design leadership, and technical oversight for modernization, cloud adoption, Zero Trust implementation, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) integration. The architect works closely with stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to ensure all solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with Navy enterprise standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead systems architecture design and documentation for new or evolving STACC services.
• Develop technical roadmaps and integration strategies for hybrid cloud, IaaS/PaaS, and containerized solutions.
• Translate operational and functional requirements into secure, maintainable, and interoperable architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, design patterns, and tools that improve mission effectiveness and system resiliency.
• Implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo, SysML) for requirements traceability and design governance.
• Collaborate with Cyber, Network, and Platform teams to embed Zero Trust and RMF compliance within solution designs.
• Support architecture reviews, design approvals, and configuration-control boards.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring consistency in documentation and implementation.
• Develop architecture diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and data flow specifications supporting system integration.
• Coordinate with external partners, vendors, and program offices to validate compatibility and lifecycle support strategies.
• Lead innovation sprints and proof-of-concept efforts to evaluate emerging technologies for mission fit, integrating results into MBSE and future-state architecture designs aligned with enterprise standards.

Qualifications and Skills

Required knowledge and years of experience

Sever years experience required.

• Experience with DoD enterprise architecture, PEO C4I modernization efforts, or PMW 790 system-integration initiatives is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of MBSE and Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience in Cloud Smart adoption and Agile transformation.
• 7+ years of systems-engineering or architecture experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team; ready for occasional travel or onsite support as required.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills: able to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Clearance Requirement

Secret (eligible for TS/SCI)

Benefits and Perks

At STF, we recognize that talented employees are the foundation of our success . STF provides benefits and compensation packages to help our employees meet the diverse and changing needs throughout their careers and lives.

Benefits packages include the following:

• Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare
• Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
• 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Health and Welfare Medical
• Holiday Leave
• Industry Competitive Salaries
• Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)
• Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
• Performance / Award Bonuses
• Professional Development Coursework
• Technical Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• TotalChoice™ Voluntary Benefits
• STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities