AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Supporting national priority programs since 1975. We know what's at stake.®
Visual Engineer
Location
Virginia
Posted
21 days ago
Salary
$89.8K - $150K / year
Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishCyber Security
Job Description
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings and visual narratives that clearly communicate program status, risks, and key performance metrics to senior leadership and governance boards.
• Design and maintain system and solution architecture visuals (diagrams, models, workflows) that align with SELC standards and clearly convey complex technical designs to diverse stakeholders.
• Analyze operational, test, and acquisition data to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps, translating findings into visual and written insights that support planning and decision-making.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualizations that consolidate technical, lifecycle, and financial information into intuitive views for leadership oversight.
• Create and manage technical documentation sets (e.g., system specifications, test plans, compliance artifacts ) ensuring clarity, consistency, and traceability for audits and governance reviews.
• Support configuration management by maintaining accurate, version-controlled visual and textual artifacts that trace changes across hardware, software, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to capture requirements and translate them into structured visual and written technical artifacts.
• Develop risk analysis visuals and narratives , including risk matrices and mitigation summaries, to inform program leadership and acquisition decision-makers.
• Produce visually oriented training and reference materials that simplify complex workflows and technical concepts for field operators and technical staff.
• Integrate and visualize test and evaluation data within centralized repositories , enabling automated or streamlined reporting of readiness and performance for milestone decisions.
• Document cybersecurity-relevant architectures , data flows , and control implementations through clear visual artifacts that support ATO and ongoing compliance activities.
• Support acquisition lifecycle activities by visually mapping requirements to deliverables and demonstrating compliance through structured documentation and traceability graphics.
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- CBP BI or Top Secret Clearance is required
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8-10 years of experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Project and SharePoint and other visualization tools
- Knowledge of DHS/CBP’s mission, vision, goals, and culture
- Excellent writing, briefing, and communication 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
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance