Systems Engineer - Thread Architect

Guidehouse • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

The Systems Engineer - Thread Architect will serve as a senior technical and strategic advisor to the Government Thread Lead, ensuring solution epics align to mission priorities, architectural standards, and long‑range vision.

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree
• FOUR (4) or more years' experience with systems engineering and architectural background, including coordinating large, multi‑threaded technical initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organizational and executive communication skills
• Familiarity with JIRA and solution epic constructs
• Intelligence Community or Department of Defense experience

Responsibilities

• Align solution epics with thread strategy and long-term mission vision
• Sequence and integrate work across timelines and threads
• Manage cross‑thread dependencies and resolve conflicts
• Provide architectural guidance and strategic trade‑off recommendations
• Communicate risks, priorities, and alignment issues to leadership

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level