The Data Modeler will be a member of a small-to-medium sized team that creates and modifies data models and formats that are required to support the NSA Enterprise.

Specific duties may include one or more of the following

1. UML class diagram developmen

2. XML schema generatio

3. Creation/design/implementation of data model change request and proposal

4. Creation of Logical and Physical Data Models.

A candidate must have at least 3 years of applicable experience or equivalent education (CS, EE, IT or Information Systems), and a working knowledge of UML, XML, Data Management, Data Flow, and Metadata markup Strategies.

This experience should have been gained within the Intelligence Community (preferably within the TechSIGINT domain).

Desired tool experience includes Rational Rose, Sybase PowerDesigner, and Stylus Studio.

Significant modeling experience in UML, adequate XML background (familiarity with specifications and development of XML schemas) and minimum 5 years SIGINT background (preferably TechSIGINT and reporting).

Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to lead activities to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.

Leads others to evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.

Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.

Leads analyses for safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.

Leads, develops, maintains and identifies improvements the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.

Works under consultative direction.

Competencies General [ + ] Communication Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence.

Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection.

Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience.

Regularly seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding.

Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used.

Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately.

Mentors and advises fellow project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques.

[ + ] Customer Focus Provides enterprise level modeling for making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive, high-level customer relationships as they relate to complex and large scale projects; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to senior level customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how complex project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve complex problems; provides enterprise level thought leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.

Technical [ + ] Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.

Preferred -Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the enterprise level.

[ + ] Customer/Supplier Knowledge Basic - Advanced knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc. Preferred -Highly advanced, expert knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc. [ + ] Domain Specific Knowledge Basic - Advanced/ expert knowledge of engineering discipline(s) (e.

g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems (e.

g., aircraft, avionics, propulsion, spacecraft, information/ communication systems) throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deployment.

Preferred -Highly advanced, expert knowledge of engineering discipline(s) (e.

g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems (e.

g., aircraft, avionics, propulsion, spacecraft, information/ communication systems) throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deployment.

[ + ] Engineering Analysis Basic - Advanced knowledge of engineering analysis (eg mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).

Preferred -Highly advanced/expert knowledge of engineering analysis (eg mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).

Typical Education/Experience Level 5 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience.

Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 6 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 20 or more years' experience, Master's with 18 or more years' experience or PhD with 15 or more years' experience.

Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Other Job related information Current TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Applicants Selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Position is CONTINGENT upon customer/program approval.

Applicants MUST include their Security Clearance Level, Investigation Type and Investigation Date clearly on their resume.

*** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements.

These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.

*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'.

Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes.

The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision.

All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview.

The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process.

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