Change Control, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Cross-Functional, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, SAP, Secret Clearance, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Standards Development, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead to support a company focused on advancing systems engineering maturity within a complex, production-scaling environment. This position is on-site in Westminster, CO. The Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead will establish and grow a Systems Engineering organization, standardize processes across program lifecycles, and drive cultural adoption of rigorous systems thinking across engineering and program leadership. This is a high-impact leadership role shaping how systems engineering enables mission success across a long-term DoD portfolio.
Responsibilities for the Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead include:
- Establish and mature a Systems Engineering (SE) organization from the ground up in a scaling production environment
- Develop and implement standardized SE templates, workflows, and processes across lifecycle phases (Pre-Award, EMD, LRIP)
- Champion Systems Thinking across multidisciplinary teams, educating Program Managers and Chief Engineers on SE responsibilities
- Implement and manage the Technical Baseline, including change control processes (ERB, CCB)
- Mentor and train junior and mid-level engineers in disciplined SE practices and methodologies
Required Qualifications for the Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead include:
- 10+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, including leadership or lead responsibilities
- Experience with MBSE, CONOPS development, and requirements management in regulated/technical environments
- Demonstrated ability to build organizations, lead teams, and drive cultural/process transformation
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, or related technical field (Master's preferred)
- Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP eligibility
Compensation for the Portfolio Systems Engineer Lead include:
Salary Range: $260,000 depending on experience
Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law
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Keywords: Systems Engineering Lead, Portfolio Engineering, MBSE, CONOPS, Requirements Management, Technical Baseline, Change Control, ERB, CCB, Systems Architecture, Engineering Leadership, DoD, Production Scaling