Lead Systems Engineer
Xcellent Technology Solutions· enterprise· Defense & Space· Oct 15, 2026 · 13d ago
Suitland, MD
In office
Full-time
Lead/Staff
$145K–$160K
15+ years exp
Job description
Lead Systems Engineer (United States Census Bureau)
Creating a culture dedicated to modernization and collaboration while providing actionable, reliable data is at the center of innovation in all aspects of government for the betterment of our nation’s population.
As a Lead Systems Engineer supporting the United States Census Bureau’s (USCB) Geography Division (GEO), you will be joining XTS’s mission-ready, efficient, and collaborative team supporting the Census Transformation and Application Modernization (CenTAM). In this role, you will be offering your oversight and expertise for the systems’ transition to cloud-native environments, leading efficient workflows on the GEOTAM team to provide accurate accessible data to end-users, and maintain and improve current frameworks.
Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, the desired candidate must demonstrate: • Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience • Relevant experience must demonstrate expertise with cloud environments • Includes experience working with Oracle databases and SQL proficiency
• Must also include experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and ESRI Suite and familiarity with spatial analysis
• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Experience providing technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments • Establishing goals and plans to meet project objectives
• Ability to provide expert technical knowledge
• Experience directing and controlling activities for a client • Includes interfacing with senior management and leading client negotiations
• Experience with professional financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met.
• Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) Certification
• Relevant cloud certification (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google)
• Agile certification (e.g. Scrum, SAFe)
Share your talents and expertise in service of our nation’s population by applying today or send your resume directly to Alejandro Molina: alejandro.molina@xts-inc.com
* This position is contingent on contract award*
As a veteran-owned company, XTS is unwaveringly committed to the success and well-being of our employees, as much as our clients. As part of that commitment to fostering an environment where no one is left behind, XTS offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities. Our benefits include coveted healthcare coverage plans, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K plan with employer matching. Developing our employees in a rapidly evolving world or emerging technologies remains a priority for XTS, therefore we are committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are also proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise. At XTS, we take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.
Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000
Application prep
Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.
Keywords to mirror
sqlawsazureagilescrum
- Platform
- jazzhr
- Effort
- medium
Benefits
Benefits detected in the listing.
Dental
Vision
401k
Pto
Paid Time Off