Technical System Integrator and Strategic Planning Lead

Description

Markon is seeking an experienced Technical System Integrator and Strategic Planning Lead to support an Intelligence Community customer. This role will work closely with the Technical Director, architects, and engineering teams to lead strategic technical planning, systems integration, and project execution. The position requires extensive knowledge of Intelligence Community networks, including satellite capabilities, and the ability to coordinate complex technical initiatives across multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic technical roadmaps aligned with mission objectives, organizational priorities, and network modernization initiatives.

• Collaborate with technical leadership, architects, and engineers to identify requirements, technical dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Lead systems integration and technical planning efforts across network and telecommunications projects.

• Provide guidance to project managers, ensuring consistent project schedules, deliverables, and management practices.

• Support technical governance activities, including meetings, change tracking, configuration management, and decision documentation.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, technical documentation, control gate deliverables, and leadership briefings.

• Coordinate requirements management, track assignments, and communicate project status, risks, and dependencies across technical teams.

• Develop resource capacity planning processes to support effective allocation of personnel and resources across projects.

• Provide technical guidance on network architectures, telecommunications infrastructure, satellite capabilities, and network modernization.

• Analyze technical trends, project performance data, and emerging technologies to support strategic planning and decision-making.

• Lead process improvement and change management initiatives to strengthen governance and operational efficiency.

• Support network recapitalization and transformation initiatives across Intelligence Community organizations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

• Extensive experience supporting Intelligence Community networks, including network architectures, protocols, telecommunications technologies, and satellite capabilities.

• Demonstrated experience leading technical planning, systems integration, and complex IT projects across multiple organizations.

• Strong background in IT project management, schedule development, configuration management, and technical governance.

• Experience developing strategic technical roadmaps and aligning technical initiatives with organizational objectives.

• Experience leading governance boards, facilitating technical meetings, and presenting project schedules and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Experience with resource capacity planning and project execution within matrixed organizations.

• Experience with change management, process improvement, and technical documentation.

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and other IT project management methodologies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Confluence, and project management tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community network modernization, recapitalization, or transformation initiatives.

• Advanced knowledge of classified and unclassified network environments, including satellite communications infrastructure.

• Experience developing and implementing technical governance frameworks within large organizations.

• Experience supporting technical directors, senior architects, and executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives.

• Experience developing resource capacity models, performance reports, and technical briefings.

• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives.

Salary Range

USD $200,000.00 - USD $230,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays

Compensation: 200000 to 230000 (USD)