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This role combines systems engineering, project management, and customer engagement responsibilities to support end-to-end data flow initiatives. The role is responsible for defining requirements, developing implementation roadmaps, coordinating stakeholders, and overseeing the delivery of enterprise data transformation solutions. This role works directly with customers and technical teams to implement scalable data architectures and support mission-critical data integration efforts.\nResponsibilities\nLead systems engineering and project management efforts for end-to-end data flow initiatives\nElicit, analyze, refine, and manage customer and system requirements\nDevelop work breakdown structures, project schedules, implementation roadmaps, and technical artifacts\nCoordinate with customers and external stakeholders to define data requirements and mission objectives\nSupport the design and implementation of data flows, including transformation into standardized data models\nAnalyze data collection, processing, and integration requirements to support mission needs\nMaintain an understanding of customer data flow architectures and associated dependencies\nServe as a liaison between technical teams, mission partners, and leadership stakeholders\nTrack project status, risks, action items, and deliverables to ensure successful execution\nDevelop and deliver briefings, reports, and technical documentation\nSupport Agile development activities and contribute to strategic planning efforts\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nActive TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.\n\nBachelor’s degree and 14+ years of systems engineering, project management, or related experience\nStrong project management skills, including requirements management, schedule development, and work breakdown planning\nExperience supporting end-to-end data flow engineering, data integration, or data transformation initiatives\nWorking knowledge of data collection, processing, and analysis methodologies\nUnderstanding of data flow architectures and the processes required to implement new data flows\nExperience gathering and documenting technical requirements and coordinating across stakeholder groups\nExperience building customer relationships and working directly with external mission partners\nExperience working within Agile development environments\nStrong organizational, analytical, and communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and complex technical initiatives simultaneously\nDesired Qualifications\nUnderstanding of National-to-Tactical integration architectures, structures, and relationships\nExperience supporting enterprise data transformation, data integration, or data architecture initiatives\nFamiliarity with Intelligence Community data processing and dissemination workflows\nExperience serving as a technical lead or senior systems engineer on large-scale integration efforts\nSalary Range\nUSD $135,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /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. 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.\nMarkon 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. 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