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This pipeline opportunity is intended to identify qualified candidates to guide engineering teams in applying a model-based, multi-disciplined systems engineering approach across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT. Selected candidates will be considered for future openings aligned to customer priorities.\nResponsibilities\nSupport the government in requirements engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), solutions development, system integration, reliability, and maintainability across the NSG, ASG, and Federal Agencies.\nDevelop, maintain, and manage system models using IBM Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody (Rhapsody) to support system architecture, requirements traceability, behavior modeling, and design analysis.\nSupport the planning, analysis, and traceability of user requirements, ensuring alignment between operational needs, system architectures, and model-based engineering artifacts.\nSupport the translation of mission and customer requirements into scalable and high-performance system capabilities through the application of MBSE methodologies and SysML/UML modeling techniques.\nContribute to system architecture development by analyzing and allocating requirements across integrated IT systems and corresponding Rhapsody models.\nDevelop and maintain system, functional, behavioral, and interface models to support architecture definition, system design, and stakeholder communication.\nSupport system integration efforts, ensuring seamless interoperability across platforms, services, technologies, and System-of-Systems environments.\nConduct in-depth technical assessments, including Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Evaluations using model-based approaches where applicable.\nSupport strategic technical planning, architecture governance, and risk management aligned with government and agency objectives.\nEnsure consistency and traceability between requirements, architecture products, design artifacts, verification activities, and system models throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.\n\nQualifications\nRequired Experience:\n Education & Experience:\nBachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical/scientific field.\nMust have experience with the NGA, or highly related geospatial systems engineering.\nDemonstrated experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and best practices.\n Professional Experience:\nMid-Level : 6-12 Years of Experience, BS Degree\nSenior-Level : 12-18 Years of Experience, BS Degree\nExpert-Level : 18+ Years of Experience, MS Degree\nField of Study: Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related STEM field.\nProven experience working within government environments, preferably within the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD).\nExperience developing and maintaining system models using IBM Rhapsody.\nExperience using SysML and/or UML to develop operational, behavioral, structural, and interface models.\nExperience establishing and maintaining requirements traceability between stakeholder needs, system requirements, architecture products, and verification activities.\nExperience supporting the Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) through model-based engineering practices.\nDesired Experience:\nExperience working within government environments, preferably within the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD).\nExperience with IBM Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody, including model development, architecture modeling, requirements allocation, and design analysis.\nExperience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle processes and integration of System-of-Systems architectures.\nExperience implementing and maintaining MBSE frameworks, methodologies, and modeling standards.\nExperience with SysML, UML, DoDAF, UAF, or other architecture frameworks.\nExperience integrating Rhapsody with requirements management and engineering tool suites such as DOORS, Cameo/MagicDraw, Jira, or similar platforms.\nExperience in Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) and cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructure environments.\nWorking knowledge of software development frameworks and Agile development methodologies.\nINCOSE Systems Engineering Certification (ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP).\nIBM Rhapsody, MBSE, SysML, or related modeling certifications.\nSalary Range\nUSD $150,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /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\nEager 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.\nAt 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.\nHeadquartered 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.\nMarkon 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. 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