Overhead Systems Integration SME at Booz Allen in McLean, VA

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Overhead Systems Integration SME The Opportunity: As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a Space & Overhead Systems Integration SME, you will serve as a senior technical advisor guiding government and mission partners across the development, integration, and evaluation of national‑security space and overhead sensor systems. You will apply deep expertise in space architectures, sensor integration, ground‑segment engineering, and multi‑INT mission threads to ensure the successful delivery, interoperability, and mission performance of complex overhead capabilities. This role operates in a fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment and requires strong communication, systems engineering acumen, and the ability to translate complex technical issues into mission‑relevant recommendations. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 10+ years of experience with overhead space-based systems, space-to-ground communication architectures, satellite mission systems, or National Technical Means (NTM) enterprise capabilities 8+ years of experience supporting space programs, including space and ground interfaces, data flows, and operational constructs Experience conducting or supporting system design reviews, requirements development, verification and validation, risk identification and mitigation, and technical analysis supporting design trades Experience integrating sensors or space-derived data into enterprise ground architectures, command‑and‑control systems, or multi-domain mission threads Knowledge of technical interfaces and sensor integration within joint or mission‑partner environments, such as Navy, USMC, or Combatant Commands Ability to assess developer performance, review system documentation, and provide authoritative recommendations during integration and test Top Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Physics, or Systems Engineering field Nice If You Have: Experience with maritime combat systems, Navy certification processes, and system‑of‑systems integration Experience with Agile software development, risk management, and configuration management Experience in fleet introduction, installation readiness, or fielding of new maritime capabilities Knowledge of manned and unmanned ISR platforms, multi‑INT sensor payloads, and compartmented system capabilities Possession of strong writing, briefing, and stakeholder‑coordination skills TS/SCI clearance Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proje