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Criticality, Trust and Assurance Engineering Lead

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Washington, DC
147K-249K Annually
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Washington, DC
147K-249K Annually
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Lead engineering efforts in criticality and assurance for U.S. Navy weapon systems, focusing on systems security and risk mitigation processes. Collaborate with contractors on program protection and criticality analysis. Minimal travel is required.
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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Criticality, Trust and Assurance Engineering Lead to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate for the Criticality, Trust and Assurance Lead should be a self-starter with a keen eye for detail as it relates to technical execution. The candidate should have a demonstrated competency in the evaluation of Systems Engineering Technical Readiness Review (SETRR) for Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs. To be successful, the candidate must understand the importance of implementing Systems Security Engineering (SSE) early in the design phase of the engineering lifecycle. Early risk identification and mitigation is a key tenant in the proper integration of SSE into a Weapons System.
This position is responsible for assisting government and prime contractors in the identification process for Critical Program Information (CPI). The CPI identification process plays a vital role in the prioritization methodology for how SSE's depth in defense against adversary's techniques and tactics is systematically applied on key technologies and components. This position will also assist the government and prime contractors in the execution of Criticality Analysis (CA) for independent mission threads to accomplish defense in depth for Mission Critical Functions (MCFs) and Critical Components (CCs), as well. Being aware of the Anti-Tamper (AT) community's best practices and relevant publications such as the AT Technical Instruction Guide (TIG) and AT Framework is of the utmost importance. There will be 10 to 20% travel required to support this position.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum education and years of relevant/related experience required: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field and at least 10 years related/relevant work experience.
Also required:
  • Experience in developing organizational policies and procedures to support the U.S. Navy command-wide
  • Providing an analytical approach to solving complex security problems that can be documented and use in other Use-Cases
  • Familiarity with Critical Program Information Identification and Criticality Analysis (DoD Instruction 5200.39, Critical Program Information (CPI)
  • Familiarity with DoD Instruction 5200.44, Protection of Mission Critical) Functions to Achieve Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN),
  • Exceptional verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
  • Familiarity with the content contained in Program Protection Plans
  • Travel to government site at Washington Navy Yard weekly, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • INCOSE Certified System Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification
  • Experience with business capture and proposal strategy/authoring
  • Facilitating and leading growth of a business area
  • Experience within the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Office and the Strategic Weapon Systems

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Top Skills

Critical Program Information
Criticality Analysis
Program Protection Plans
Systems Engineering
Systems Security Engineering

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