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Chief System Engineer (CSE)

kgs
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
Koniag Management Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Chief System Engineer (CSE) with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KMS and our government customer at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.      We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.   Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Leadership and Security:  Ten (10) years’ experience as a Chief System Engineer (CSE), or a Deputy CSE for a major technology program (or portfolio of programs) valued at over $100M to include experience providing leadership and oversight of complex technology design, manufacturing, integration, and/or test programs. Eight (8) years’ experience in leadership capacity on classified programs at the SCI level or higher. Alternate Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Operational and Technical Experience:  Eight (8) years’ experience in military tactics and technical methods focused on control and protection of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) data in contested environments, to include role of C5ISRT to support military operations. Five (5) years’ experience of overseeing technical requirements and assessments for new and emerging capabilities. Five (5) years’ experience executing activities in support of the DoD 5000 series acquisition lifecycle process. Five (5) years’ experience using Agile Development processes. Five (5) years’ experience establishing and managing a formal risk management process for a technology development program.   Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline that is related to PNT and/or C5ISRT.   Preferred Skills and Experience: Military or DoW experience. C5ISRT and C-C5ISRT: Eight (8) years’ experience with systems that integrate and analyze data from multiple sources and countering these systems   Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI (SAP eligible)   Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.   The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.   Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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