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SETA - Systems Acquisition Administrator

Markon
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2026 CLOSED ON 7/12/2026

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Description

Markon is seeking System Engineers to support our NRO client from Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will perform systems integration and engineering in support of complex interrelated system acquisitions, with a particular focus on national security space programs. Key duties include:

  • Lead and support systems integration/engineering across multiple enterprise domains including: cloud services, software service platforms, DevSecOps, data management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and enterprise governance

  • Work collaboratively across organizations and system boundaries to design, document, validate, and deliver architectures and ground capabilities in support of the national space architecture

  • Conduct architecture definition, requirements gathering, derivation, and allocation

  • Develop performance metrics, test cases, and trace requirements to closure

  • Provide traditional systems integration and engineering support such as schedule management, risk management, configuration management, and test/validation support

  • Translate formal requirements into user stories and statements of work for agile teams

  • Facilitate Agile-based program management and implementation of MBSE practices

  • Engage with national and tactical intelligence communities to capture and integrate end-user and stakeholder needs

Qualifications

Required:Entry-Level:

  • 0–3 years of experience with a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

    • OR 7 years with a High School Diploma/GED

    • OR 5 years with an Associate degree

Intermediate-Level:

  • 4–7 years of experience with a Master’s in a related field

    • OR 10 years with a High School Diploma/GED

    • OR 8 years with an Associate degree

    • OR 6 years with a Bachelor’s degree

Senior-Level:

  • 8 years of experience with a Doctorate in a related field

    • OR 16 years with a High School Diploma/GED

    • OR 14 years with an Associate degree

    • OR 12 years with a Bachelor’s degree

    • OR 10 years with a Master’s degree

AND

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (preferrably with this client)
  • Demonstrated systems intergration and engineering expertise supporting interrelated systems acquisitions greater than $50M

  • Experience supporting architecture definition, requirements allocation, test planning, performance metric design, and requirement closure

  • Proficiency in systems engineering disciplines such as risk, requirements, configuration, schedule management, or testing

  • Experience with the NRO

Desired:

  • Master’s or PhD in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field

  • Professional certifications such as DAWIA, INCOSE, PMP, MBSE (e.g., OCSMP SysML Model Builder Intermediate), or Agile certifications

  • Experience with multiple interrelated satellite ground system acquisitions

  • Intelligence Community (IC) experience within the past 5 years

  • Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as IBM RDNG/DOORS, Rhapsody, SysML, Confluence, Jira, or JSMART

  • Experience supporting digital engineering and data engineering practices

  • Deep understanding of how MBSE enables system design, analysis, verification, and validation across the digital engineering lifecycle

Salary Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays

 

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