Systems Engineer SME

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Sterling
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Other Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Confidential Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4) Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Actionable Insights, Advanced Analytics, Data Mining, Intelligence Analysis, Predictive Modeling Certifications: None Experience: 15 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Systems Engineer SME Opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer SME to join a mission-critical IT operations program supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Your expertise will be instrumental in developing actionable intelligence products, supporting predictive modeling, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advance CBP’s layered defense strategy. You will serve as a senior advisor to program leadership, CBP stakeholders, and agile development teams, translating complex counter-network operations and targeting requirements into actionable analytic solutions. As part of an agile team, and counter-network domain subject matter expert, you will: Lead domain validation of all counter?network predictive models, targeting rules, and risk?scoring algorithms to ensure they accurately reflect real?world threat behaviors, network structures, and CBP operational priorities. Provide subject matter expertise on transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), illicit facilitation networks, threat?actor behaviors, and network?based targeting methodologies. Advise modeling teams on domain?specific requirements for AI/ML model development, including behavioral indicators, network features, relationship mappings, and mission?relevant performance thresholds. Identify intelligence gaps in current counter?network targeting methodologies and recommend model refinements, enriched data sources, or advanced analytic approaches to enhance detection of emerging threat networks and illicit pathways. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Your expertise will contribute to identifying, disrupting, and mitigating threats posed by illicit networks, TCOs, and other hostile actors. Key responsibilities include: Performing in?depth research and analysis of illicit networks, facilitator relationships, travel patterns, communication linkages, and behavioral indicators to identify anomalies and potential threats. Supporting predictive modeling and machine learning initiatives to enhance network?based targeting accuracy, including developing and refining rule sets, behavioral signatures, and network?centric targeting concepts. Conducting entity resolution and data mining across large, multi?source datasets to improve identification of high?risk individuals, facilitators, and network nodes. Utilizing big?data platforms and advanced query techniques (SQL and non?SQL) to extract, link, and analyze information relevant to transnational threat networks. Producing and reviewing regular and ad?hoc intelligence products, including network assessments, trend analyses, targeting recommendations, and executive briefings for senior CBP leadership. Coordinating with CBP and Intelligence Community partners to integrate classified and unclassified data sources, network intelligence, and analytic findings for comprehensive threat assessments. Performing deep?dive analysis of threat?network behaviors, cross?border facilitation patterns, operational indicators, and anomaly signatures to identify high?risk actors and emerging illicit methodologies. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Minimum of 15 years in counter-network domain analysis, intelligence, or related operational roles. Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence Studies, National Security, Criminal Justice, Cyber Intelligence, Data Analytics, or a related field. Demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise written and verbal reports for operational and senior-level decision-making purposes. SME on transnational criminal organizations, illicit facilitation networks, threat?actor behaviors, and network?based targeting methodologies. Familiarity with CBP counter-network applications and data and able to translate mission requirements into functional requirements. Strong analytical skills with experience handling complex data sets to identify trends, threats, and actionable insights. Proficiency in utilizing analytic tools, software, and methodologies for intelligence analysis, modeling, and reporting. Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including federal agencies, intelligence entities, or operational units. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance, successfully pass CBP Background Investigation (BI), and attain EOD to start work. Top Secret clearance preferred; TS/SCI may be required for certain tasks. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Relevant certifications in data analytics, database management, or cybersecurity are desirable. Previous CBP OIT support experience and mission/ environment understanding is highly desired (preference to people with active CBP BI and a CBP badge). OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission. The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Sterling Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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