Senior Principle Engineer Support Specialist with Security Clearance

Role: Senior Principle Engineer Support Specialist Location: Scottsdale AZ 85257 Rate Range: $85.00 - $99.50/hr W2 hourly contract only with limited-benefits Must be a United States Citizen to apply. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099- US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer Support Specialist, to serve as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives. The subject matter expert we seek will have significant experience in monitoring and reviewing operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements. We'll rely on you to develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development, perform research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification or electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems, as well as formulate and recommend corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS US Citizen Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of job-related experience. Recognized internally and/or externally as a subject matter expert (SME) in multiple adjacent disciplines/fields
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Consistent high performer delivering outstanding results
Extensive ability to oversee multiple functions
Strategic / long term thinker in order to position for success in a changing environment
Extensive ability to understand tactical components of the organization while assessing the strategic longer terms needs of the company
Innovative thinker who embraces change as opportunity
Works beyond the bounds of their own organization to collaborate and influence others
Erroneous decisions will result in significant non-compliance, risk to employees and /or the environments Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
Extensive communication skills for interaction with executive leadership on items of significant importance (remediation, risk mgt., regulatory compliance, etc.)
Extensive ability to present in clear and certain terms
Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect
DUTIES AND TASKS: Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, functional analysis, performance analysis, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements
Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements
Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components)
Performs detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements
Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications
May provide technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly
Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees
Independently determines proposed approach to solutions
Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects
Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above
Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product
Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses
Regular contact with senior levels of internal working groups
Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company
DevSecOps experience with some of the following platform/tools:
AWS
GitLab
Kubernetes
Docker
Jenkins
Ansible
Terraform
CI/CD pipeline development
Test automation
Missile Warning/Missile Tracking system integration, test, operations experience
Familiar with Agile philosophies and processes
Familiar Ground Entry Points, RF Link analysis, Satellite Communication, Antennas Please respond to Meredith Baldwin with your interest level, recent copy of your resume and your availability for a call to Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran Meredith Baldwin Recruiter