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This role will focus on defining technical requirements, supporting system design, and integrating AI-enabled capabilities into mission-critical enterprise applications. The position will work closely with customers, systems engineers, software developers, and technical stakeholders to translate mission needs into actionable requirements, support Agile development, and ensure successful implementation and testing of new capabilities.\nResponsibilities\nCollaborate with customers and technical stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements for enterprise applications.\n\nTranslate high-level mission requirements into detailed technical specifications, Jira user stories, and development epics.\n\nSupport the planning, design, development, and integration of AI-enabled capabilities within existing software architectures.\n\nWork closely with systems engineers, software developers, and AI specialists to ensure requirements are accurately implemented and validated.\n\nConduct functional testing and validation of application features to ensure alignment with technical requirements and mission objectives.\n\nEvaluate potential AI solutions, integration approaches, and technical tradeoffs to support system design decisions.\n\nParticipate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, requirements reviews, and testing.\n\nIdentify opportunities to incorporate emerging AI and machine learning technologies into enterprise applications.\n\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, requirements artifacts, and system integration materials.\n\nCommunicate technical recommendations, implementation considerations, and project status to technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nQualifications\nActive TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.\n\nExperience in systems engineering, technical requirements analysis, or software development supporting enterprise applications.\n\nFamiliarity with Java or JavaScript frameworks, RESTful microservices, and cloud-based architectures.\n\nExperience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-based application deployment.\n\nExperience gathering, analyzing, and documenting functional requirements and translating them into technical specifications.\n\nExperience developing Jira user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria for software development teams.\n\nExperience conducting functional testing and validating software features against documented requirements.\n\nUnderstanding of AI and machine learning technologies and their potential applications within enterprise systems.\n\nExperience collaborating with software developers, systems engineers, and technical stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.\n\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.\n\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience developing technical requirements and system design documentation for AI-enabled applications.\n\nFamiliarity with AI architectures, model performance evaluation, and system integration considerations.\n\nExperience supporting the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions within existing enterprise architectures.\n\nKnowledge of emerging AI and machine learning technologies and their practical applications.\n\nExperience evaluating technical tradeoffs and recommending AI integration approaches.\n\nExperience supporting Agile software development in Intelligence Community environments.\n\nWork Arrangement: Up to one day of telework per week, subject to customer approval.\nSalary Range\nUSD $160,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /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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