ABSC is seeking a Systems Engineer (Level II) to support the CDAO. From machine learning software development to program and project management, the CDAO is looking for world-class talent driven to tackle tough challenges at the intersection of national security and cutting-edge AI technology. Work is hybrid, some work to be performed on-site in Northern, Virginia, no more than 2-3 days per week on-site, with the remainder of the work performed remotely.

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) CDAO is responsible for the acceleration of the DoD’s adoption of data, analytics, and AI to generate decision advantage across, from the boardroom to the battlefield.

Stood up in February 2022 by integrating the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), Defense Digital Services (DDS), the Chief Data Officer, and the enterprise platform Advana into one organization, the office of the CDAO is building a strong foundation for data, analytic, and AI-enabled capabilities to be developed and fielded at scale.

The Systems Engineer will support the CDAO's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in providing strategic awareness, advice and expertise related to technology trends in support of the acceleration of the adoption of data, analytics, and AI across the DoD. The SETA support focuses on advancing CDAO’s AI/ML and data-driven initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Ensures that the consortium members are proposing and working towards a common interoperable technical vision.

Provide collaborative technical leadership alongside industry and USG partners to establish high level data mesh design patterns and proofs of concept/ prototypes suited to a complex multi-vendor, multi-organization environment.

Proactively identifies and develops solutions to identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring compliance to with global standards as well as interoperability with DoD systems.

Create and review others’ relevant documentation, such as diagrams, detailed assessments, and design document.

Assist in the evaluation of new products and services; make recommendations for improvements and assist in the development and documentation of network architecture.

Serves as a senior technical advisor in formulating the technical approaches, selection of the tools, diagnostics methods for solving the customer problems utilizing artificial intelligence in a timely manner.

Consults with organizations to obtain or exchange complex technical information.

Ensures all the functional and performance analysis models developed reflect the operational performance requirements.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 4 years experience, or a Master’s Degree plus 2 years of experience. Education must be in Systems Engineering or closely related discipline, such as Modeling and Simulation Engineering.

Required Skills/Experience:

A minimum of an Active Secret level security clearance is required.

Strong knowledge of proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

Experience with network design/development and design of data exchange standards such as APIs, cloud storage, and access-denied environments.

Great technical writing skills.

Experienced in Python programming and in industry-standard Software Engineering software (e.g., Cameo, IBM Rhapsody, Labview, or any other Model-Based Systems Engineering).

Familiarity and understanding of:

Data Mesh Design, Systems of Systems, Systems Engineering

Zero Trust Architecture

Access Management

DoD Classification Implementation

Microservice Architecture

Who we are:

ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match Tuition Assistance Program – Annual contributions to help you pay down your loans Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us Career Development – 5,250 Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice Charitable Match – ABSC matches up to $250 of an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity Paid Parental Leave –Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals! LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

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