Overview
NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager / Analyst to work with us supporting our DHS customer in Washington, DC. The Senior Engineering Manager / Analyst p
Full job description
NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager / Analyst to work with us supporting our DHS customer in Washington, DC. The Senior Engineering Manager / Analyst provides senior-level engineering leadership and analytical support to the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) Program. This position oversees technical project coordination, engineering analysis, and system integration activities to ensure the program meets operational and performance standards. The role includes interfacing with logistics, program management, and government engineering teams to ensure system readiness, compliance, and performance improvements.
Provide expert engineering oversight and guidance for systems integration and technical operations related to TARS.
Review and analyze system requirements, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
Develop and maintain technical project schedules and support engineering milestone reviews.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for technical issues in coordination with field teams.
Coordinate engineering support for logistics, sustainment, and modernization efforts.
Support configuration management and verification of system design changes.
Prepare engineering reports, data packages, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with applicable DHS/CBP, DoD, and industry engineering standards.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Master’s preferred
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
A minimum of 15 years of experience in the following:
Deep understanding of systems engineering and integration best practices.
Experience with aerostat systems, radar, ISR platforms, or related defense technologies.
Proficiency in engineering tools, technical documentation, and modeling/simulation
Ability to analyze complex technical data and translate into actionable plans.
Strong project management and coordination skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Positive adjudication from a CBP Background Investigation.
Position requires some travel.
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