Systems Engineer (Acquisition Lifecycle)
Apply Job ID 32117 Date posted 09/15/2025Job Family:
Technology Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Acquisitions Systems Engineer will support the Department of Homeland Security Client in navigating all aspects of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC). This position will play a critical role in supporting the broader team in executing long-term programmatic planning for enhancing the security effectiveness and operational efficiency of TSA’s mission-based capabilities through enhancement of security system detection, automation, integration, connection, and improved security procedures.
This role involves providing strategic program support such as risk management, technical research, strategic communications, preparing budgetary justifications, establishing and managing R&D contracts, and general program management.
Responsibilities of this role are as follows, to include but not limited to:
Analyze needs and requirements information to develop specific objectives for security capabilities.
Interact with system developers, independent test and evaluation personnel, field users, contracting personnel, and program management leadership.
Review and provide advice on contract statements of work.
Support contract technical reviews and other technical management activities.
Advise on comprehensive plans to ensure fulfillment of cost, schedule and performance objectives.
Draft justifications for program budgets and funding requests.
Develop informational and decisional executive-level briefings.
Support risk assessments that inform research and development planning and determine actions the client’s organization must take to mitigate, transfer, avoid or accept risk.
Prepare, develop, track, and maintain documents in support of the requirements and acquisition lifecycle and associated milestone reviews.
Apply knowledge of acquisition processes, along with analytical methods and techniques, to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by task order(s).
Develop findings and conclusions, and propose solutions to problems relating to improvement in the compliance, efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management for programs under development.
What You Will Need:
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Bachelor's Degree
SIX (6) or more years of Systems Engineering experience (preferably in government acquisition processes)
What Would Be Nice To Have:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Certified Systems Engineering Professional
Experience with TSA and/or other components within DHS
Experience with technology research and development projects
Familiarity with the Department of Homeland Security Interim Requirements Process that has replaced the Joint Requirements Integration Management System (JRIMS) process.
Experience in supporting the planning, execution and reporting for developmental and/or operational test & evaluation efforts.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
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