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CACI is currently looking for a SME level Lead Systems Engineer/Deputy Program Manager (DPM) with Agile methodology experience to join our Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Land Border Integration (LBI) Integrated Traveler Initiative (ITI2.1) team in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development and hardware integration for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
As a member of the ITI2.1 Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP Officers and Border Patrol agents are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.
CACI agile programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial.
What you’ll get to do:
As the Lead Systems Engineer and DPM on the CBP ITI2.1 program, you will support the Program Manager in overseeing all portfolios, providing thought leadership and ensuring portfolios use consistent technology strategies and open architecture principles across systems and portfolios. You will also guide portfolios in tailoring Agile best practices and processes when developing and enhancing systems in lockstep with mission priorities.
Support the Program Manager in setting the technical vision for larger projects and coordinating technical work spanning multiple portfolio or product teams
Guide portfolios in leveraging Agile best practices and processes
Work with technical teams to produce deliverables spanning the System Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) from technical design to rollout
Facilitate rapid integration of features and tracking of metrics
Design and own technical solutions for broad or complex requirements with insightful strategic approaches
Describe, analyze, and drive agreement on major technical decisions
Contribute to Basis of Estimate (BOE) and Bill of Materials (BOM) buildups
Supervise, define, and oversee execution of Engineering activities within a project such as, systems planning, information security planning, performance management, capacity planning, testing and validation, risk assessment, bench marking, information engineering, and staff development
Assist in risk management by analyzing security implications of system changes (e.g., security implications of transitioning from IPv4 to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6))
Work with the Executive Program Manager to review engineering roadmaps, product initiatives, timetables, proposals, reports, and evaluations of achieved results.
Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and operational efficiency
Lead Portfolio Managers and technical SMEs in designing and evaluating Analysis of Alternatives to deliver formal evaluations of vendors and technologies for best fit within CBP operational areas
Identify, assess, and resolve complex business problems/issues/risks
Assist with contractor team and supplier assessment and evaluations
May perform other duties as assigned
You have:
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include, but not limited to:
3-year check for felony convictions
1-year check for illegal drug use
1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and 10 years of Information Technology (IT) experience
Strong business acumen and highly capable of project roadmap planning, execution, and scheduling.
Experience managing portfolios of teams in Agile software development environments.
Must be available to work a hybrid schedule with an on-site requirement in Sterling, VA
You are good at:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding traditional software development life cycle, including planning, development, requirements management, CM, quality assurance, and release management
Solid experience in incremental software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach
Communicating and adapting in an Agile Environment
Working well with others and collaborating across teams
Taking complex problems and breaking them into manageable pieces
Helping your team do their best work
Problem-solving and analytics skills
Bonus would be having:
Current and relevant experience with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) applications.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional PMP Certification
ITIL Foundation Certification
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$131,800 - $290,000CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.