Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Requirements Engineers are integral members of the Systems Engineering team, responsible for using a structured approach to the design and implementation of systems and processes. They capture and translate mission and customer requirements, transforming them into functional capabilities, testing, and validation services.
These engineers analyze and allocate requirements across systems architecture components while overseeing the development, testing, and validation of systems and services. Additionally, they coordinate the integration of systems and services into the broader enterprise architecture and manage deployment activities. Reporting to the Program Chief Engineer and working closely with the engineering team, Requirements Engineers are key to achieving customer-driven outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Break down and allocate high-level requirements from ECDs, SOCs, ICBDs, CDDs, and Agency CONOPS as needed.
Ensure alignment with the Agency’s requirements process and CIO-T strategy while developing engineering documents, requirements specifications, and business cases.
Collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic plans and initiatives.
Build and sustain effective relationships with NGA Integrated Program Offices, technical teams, other NGA acquisition offices, and key process stakeholders.
Interface with the Agency’s Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) system to ensure consistency and proper integration.
Develop and manage the Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RVTM) for the program, ensuring all requirements are allocated and tested appropriately.
Create and track program performance metrics to evaluate progress and performance.
Lead and participate in systems engineering projects and boards, applying expert knowledge in committees and working groups focused on program planning, collaboration, and execution.
Ensure timely communication of all program-related issues, risks, and opportunities to management.
Utilize Joint Architecture Reference Models (JARM) to analyze and identify potential service gaps, support Analysis of Alternatives (AOA), optimize resource use, and guide investment and divestment decisions for the program and the agency.
Capture strategic Sensor Program requirements from Concept of Operations (ConOps) documents.
Provide mentorship and guidance to mid- and junior-level Requirements Engineers.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the effective translation of mission objectives into technical solutions, while fostering collaboration and driving program success.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which includes heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Required Qualifications:
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.