Systems Engineering Management (SEM) Lead

Guidehouse•Chantilly, VA

23h

About The Position

The Systems Engineering Management (SEM) Lead will drive systems engineering execution across multiple threads, ensuring technical rigor, process compliance, and alignment with the federal national security agency' s mission objectives and long‑term vision.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
Bachelor’s Degree
SIX (6) or more years' experience leading systems engineering teams in complex environments, including an in-depth knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and integration

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate across technical, operational, and leadership levels
Acquisition lifecycle knowledge
Intelligence Community or Department of Defense experience
Familiarity with JIRA and agile delivery models

Responsibilities

Lead and manage systems engineering teams (requirements, risk, schedule)
Oversee engineering review boards (ERBs) and technical documentation
Coordinate end‑to‑end systems engineering across components and threads
Align engineering activities with program roadmaps and strategic vision
Serve as interface between systems engineering and program management
Drive continuous process improvement and engineering best practices
Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations 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