Overview Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details. Responsibilities Arcfield is growing and seeking a Systems Engineer Senior Technical Specialist to support Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management for their customer’s COMM Directorate. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to identify, verify, validate, manage, and track a Risk, Issue, or Opportunity from development through operations and disposal and can cover acquisition, technical, or management. (Please note, an offer for this position will be contingent on an awarded contract.) Key Responsibilities Include: Support the maintenance and execution of a risk, issue, and opportunity management program that meets the COMM needs to manage different levels of risks, issues or opportunities Assist in the creation of a risk/issue/opportunity repository and providing monthly risk/opportunity status as directed Support the development and maintenance of RIO To Be Determined (TBD) / To Be Resolved (TBR) resolution plans; providing monthly status briefing on all RIO TBXs in addition to facilitating the closure of assigned RIO TBDs/TBRs Support COMM-level, and COMM Group/Office-level RIO Boards (e.g., compiling and publishing agendas, compiling risk, issues, and opportunities for review and adjudication, managing escalation from lower boards, address and track actions, and preparing and conducting t approved pre-briefs and briefings on top-level RIO status and issues Update and maintain the COMM Risk and Opportunity Management Plan Qualifications Required: BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7 Must possess and have the ability to maintain an Active Top Secret / SCI w/Poly Clearance Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business Management/Communications, or related field Strong customer intimacy skills; ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams as well as to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of government A commitment to quality, accuracy, continuous improvement, and be detailed oriented Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple tasks concurrently Good communication skills to liaise with technical and non-technical audiences Analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills Demonstrated judgment, initiative, and critical thinking to execute mission objectives The ability to travel as necessary to satisfy assigned tasks Flexibility to execute additional duties as assigned Ability to use a holistic approach to, design, develop, evaluate and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle. Can review test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements.   Previous experience navigating and assisting RIOs with stakeholders Desired: Advanced degrees or certifications in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics Has established and coordinated the development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development. Previous experience acting as a customer liaison demonstrating support for business development activities and understands requirements. EEO Statement EEO Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.