Mission Utility Lead and Warfighter Liaison

Description

Location: Arlington, VA

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Telework Eligible? No, work will be performed on-site

What You’ll Do:

As the Mission Utility Lead & Warfighter Liaison, you will provide mission-level, systems engineering, architectural development, warfare analysis, and intelligence support to the U.S. Navy. Work will be performed in government facility in Arlington, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute operational procedures for prototype systems, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Create and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documents and detailed operational concepts for end users.
• Establish and track system metrics to support government evaluation and system acceptance.
• Collaborate closely with government stakeholders and contractor teams to support user engagement, including briefings, demonstrations, and working group participation with Navy and mission partners.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering mission-level systems engineering and architecture support, warfare analysis, and integration of intelligence resources throughout the acquisition life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with external intelligence communities and agencies to develop and implement Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) solutions and operations.
• In-depth experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and National Technical Means (NTM) systems to design, develop, implement, test, and evaluate advanced mission engineering concepts.
• Prior experience supporting programs operating within highly classified or compartmented environments, with responsibility for safeguarding sensitive national security information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field (Master’s degree preferred).

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $175,000 - $195,000 annually, commensurate with an individual’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what’s right for the Warfighter—plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

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ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.