Principal Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Lead Systems Engineer This is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself into an environment that fuses innovation, speed, and security to safeguard our Nation. At GDIT, you'll thrive in a dynamic and collaborative setting, where your technical skills will be both challenged and expanded. This program offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contemporary development practices in support of a vital mission. You'll play a critical role in addressing some of the most intricate security and operational challenges facing Intelligence and Homeland Security today. Come join us and contribute to a mission that truly matters, while advancing your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Portfolio Strategy & Rationalization

AI Insertion & Technology Modernization

Continuous Improvement & Innovation Framework

Culture of Optimization and Customer Outcomes

Legacy SOW Transition to New Target Platform

Sponsor Collaboration & Transparent Transition Management

Cost, Schedule, and Performance Oversight (Technical)

Required qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; Master's preferred.

TS/SCI with Polygraph

8+ years related experience

3+ years of experience in a fast-paced Agile development environment

Experience leading teams with demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and implement significant strategic initiatives.

Extensive experience in systems engineering and architecture for complex software-development programs, ideally in a multi-Task Order or portfolio environment.

Demonstrated experience leading modernization, portfolio rationalization, or large-scale technical transformations.

Hands-on understanding of AI/ML-enabled solutions and integration patterns in production environments.

Strong background in Agile/SAFe and DevSecOps practices.

Proven ability to work directly with government sponsors and senior stakeholders, articulating complex technical concepts in business/mission terms.

Experience with tracking and reporting on cost, schedule, and performance metrics in coordination with PMO/Program Management.

Desired skills and experience include:

Experience building / creating PowerBI dashboards

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Travel required: None. Telecommuting options: Onsite work location: USA VA Chantilly. Additional work locations: None.