Secret Model Based Systems Engineer

Title: Secret Cleared Model Based Systems EngineerDuration: 6-month contract to hire (program runs through September 11, 2030)Pay Rate:Junior: ~$40-64/hrJourneyman: ~$65-80/hrSenior: ~$80-93/hrLocation: Onsite – Langley Air Force Base (Hampton, VA) Schedule: 5 days/week onsite, core hours 9 AM–3 PM Must-Haves:Active Secret Security Clearance (must be eligible for TS/SCI)Bachelor’s Degree (STEM preferred)2–5+ years of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experienceExperience building models using Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)Experience with Cameo / MagicDrawStrong understanding of DoD Architecture Frameworks (DoDAF/UAF)Ability to work onsite full-time at Langley AFB Plusses:Active TS/SCI clearanceMaster’s DegreeRelevant certifications (INCOSE, DoD, or modeling tools)Experience with weapons systems/platform integrationPrior work on large defense modernization programs Day-to-Day:Develop and maintain model-based representations of mission systems and capabilitiesPerform capability and gap analysis to assess system effectivenessAnalyze how systems and weapons platforms interact to support mission successSupport concept of operations (CONOPS) developmentConduct modeling & simulation (M&S) and system performance optimizationCollaborate across engineering teams to support program delivery and modernization effortsWork across the systems engineering lifecycle (left side focus – requirements, architecture, design)Contribute to prioritizing capabilities aligned with force design and acquisition systems Job Description:Insight Global is seeking a Secret Model Based Systems Engineer to support a high-impact, long-term defense program focused on modernizing mission systems and capabilities. This role centers on leveraging model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to define, analyze, and optimize how complex systems work together to enhance mission success. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to perform capability analysis, develop architectural models, and support system modernization efforts using tools like Cameo and UAF frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a $34M strategic program driving innovation in defense systems through 2030.