Sr. System Engineer to 200k - FS Poly

Who We Are
Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role.


About Our Client
Our client is a highly respected, veteran-founded government contractor specializing in mission-critical IT and cybersecurity solutions. They foster a purpose-driven culture focused on professional development and employee growth. Joining their team means entering a vibrant work environment that prioritizes rewarding careers and competitive compensation.


The Role
We are seeking a motivated Senior Systems Engineer to support an exciting Target Discovery & Tradecraft mission. In this role, you will work closely with mission stakeholders to capture requirements, assist with structured planning, and synthesize use cases. You will be responsible for translating complex requirements into actionable roadmaps and facilitating new data streams to support intelligence analysis and discovery.


Key Responsibilities:
Mission Focus: Collaborate with technical leadership across directorates to define and scope analytic tradecraft requirements.
Project Strategy: Help define and document goals, milestones, and dependencies to ensure timely delivery of analytic capabilities.
Performance Monitoring: Support leads with quarterly project reviews and ongoing performance tracking.
Data Integration: Work across mission organizations to identify, prioritize, model, ingest, and operationalize new data sources.


What You'll Bring
Experience: A minimum of 9 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or equivalent additional experience).
Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of Agile methodologies and other project management constructs.
Desirable Skills: Prior knowledge of customer dataflows and data sources is highly preferred.


Clearance Requirements
TS/SCI with FS Polygraph is required. We are not able to upgrade clearances or accept CCAs. Please note, you must have the required clearance for consideration; under-cleared applicants will not receive a response.


Location
Fort Meade, MD


Ready for Next Steps?
We encourage you to apply and connect with us even if a direct match isn't currently listed. Apply online at or contact our MD team for more info: View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.


Please Note: Due to high application volume, we are unable to confirm receipt of submissions or provide updates. We will contact you directly if there is a match. Opportunities change frequently; we cannot guarantee availability.


Posted on 01/26/2026