Project Systems Engineer

Are you a skilled Systems Engineer with a passion for driving mission-critical application development projects? NS2 Mission is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will support an agile application development team by translating mission needs into actionable tasks and ensuring the smooth execution of sprints and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and manage new requirements, decomposing them into detailed and actionable development tasks.
• Develop user stories with clear and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Understand and manage technical dependencies between user stories to ensure proper sequencing and delivery.
• Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-up meetings.
• Support and deliver briefings to management and mission stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in systems engineering, including strategy development, task prioritization, and technical documentation.
• Ability to produce accurate technical drawings that effectively depict system designs.
• Skilled in coordinating efforts across cross-functional development teams.
• Proficient in Jira and Confluence.
• Demonstrated experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Strong track record of engaging with customers to prioritize and align development goals.
• Experience briefing high-priority items to senior management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective under pressure with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in AWS environments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Scrum Master certifications.
• Familiarity with data lifecycle management and industry best practices for data governance.

Position Clearance Requirement:
TS/SCI with an FSP

We win with inclusion

NS2 Mission's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: NS2Mission.Careers@sapns2.com.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.