Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice, with a proven ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate complex workloads and multi disciplinary teams to meet established deadlines or milestones, including significant experience in project or program technical leadership or chief engineer roles. + Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and professionals; the capability of representing the organization as the primary technical authority; and the ability to provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to senior and less experienced professionals.