Systems Engineering Manager (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI, embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems.  As a Systems Engineering Manager, a typical day will include the following duties:

 

The candidate will collaborate on the intersection between project operational needs and technical possibilities, and in so doing, work closely with project personnel to ensure project practices are at the highest standards. In concert with the Program Manager, the candidate will serve as the backup to the PM and is responsible for the successful completion of all tasks in assigned program area including technical work, staff supervision, financial and business development activities. 

REQUIRED SKILLS 

Assisting with planning activities such as roadmap development, systems integration, and provide recommendations to the team and customer on task workload  

Supporting one or more integration projects with system planning, development life cycle, coordinate hardware/software integration to include packaging/delivery of equipment 

Experience developing and capturing customer and system requirements  

Prepare, tack, monitor, and document project level status and milestones 

Providing effective communications with multiple organizations and stakeholders  

Demonstrated experience successfully managing disparately located personnel 

Demonstrated [and current] experience managing programs with complex data processing requirements 

Demonstrated and current experience supporting a program delivering systems/tools/solutions in production, while transitioning to better technology solutions 

Strong understanding of computer networks and telecommunication systems 

Coordinate and track the equipment procurement  

Assign, track, and follow up on actions identified during meetings to ensure continued progress

Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and budget of contract against mission requirements and prioritization 

Experience interacting with customer stakeholders, COTRs, and contract officers 

Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS 

Prior experience with property management and procurement 

Experience with purchase orders, vendor quote requests, billing, and expense reports 

ITIL and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification