Senior Programmatic SME

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Senior Programmatic SME with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Lead or collaborate with teams of software developers, data engineers, program managers, and business analysts-to deliver complex mission objectives. Drive collaboration and accountability to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Facilitate financial planning, resource allocation, and cost control to meet strategic objectives and compliance requirements.
• Apply DHS Acquisition Lifecycle (ALF) principles to create critical documentation such as Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and requirements specifications. Ensure compliance with federal acquisition standards.
• Define comprehensive project scopes and deliverables for high-value contracts under tight timelines. Coordinate technical requirements and documentation to ensure successful execution.
• Support cradle-to-grave program processes, including strategic planning, budget formulation, and procurement execution for on-premise and cloud-based infrastructures. Align resources with mission priorities.
• Implement agile methodologies using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to manage incremental development. Foster continuous improvement and adaptability across teams.
• Utilize Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or similar platforms to enforce workflow policies, track progress, and maintain transparency across software development initiatives.
• Maintain quality assurance standards through Quality Management Systems (QMS). Reduce operational risks and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Conduct testing and evaluation to validate system performance and reliability. Apply rigorous quality management practices to meet mission-critical requirements.
• Build and sustain executive-level stakeholder relationships to drive consensus and resolve conflicts diplomatically. Communicate effectively to align priorities and expectations.
• Support federal-specific financial processes, including budget formulation, justification, and execution. Guarantee adherence to regulatory standards and optimize fiscal performance.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• CBP BI or Top Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelors degree with 12+ years of experience; Masters desired
• Desire experience with Department of Homeland Security, Customs Border Protection.
• Understanding the Systems Engineering and Acquisition Lifecycles at DHS, CBP preferred (e.g., ALF, MD-102).
• Excellent writing, communications, and briefing skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and effective decision-making.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and experienced supporting senior Government leaders and technical/business professionals.