Technical / Engineering Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical / Engineering Analyst based in the United States. As a Technical / Engineering Analyst, you will support the evaluation, development, and sustainment of critical aviation security screening capabilities within a federal transportation security program. You will analyze engineering documentation, system performance data, technical requirements, and proposed changes to help ensure complex systems meet established standards and operational objectives. Working alongside senior engineers, program managers, acquisition specialists, and government stakeholders, you will turn technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations. Your work will contribute to the oversight of checked baggage and property screening technologies, including explosives detection and baggage inspection systems. You will help identify engineering risks, assess system integration challenges, and evaluate emerging technologies, including digital engineering and AI-assisted analysis. This remote opportunity combines technical investigation, systems engineering, and stakeholder collaboration in a mission-driven environment focused on transportation security. If you are an analytical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and translating technical evidence into informed decisions, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to important public-sector initiatives. Accountabilities • Review technical documentation: Examine engineering requirements, specifications, technical reports, test results, and contractor deliverables to assess completeness, consistency, technical accuracy, and compliance with established requirements. • Evaluate proposed engineering changes: Review Requests for Deviation (RFDs) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), documenting their potential impact on system requirements, performance, cost, schedule, and overall program objectives. • Support technical oversight: Assist Contracting Officer's Representatives and Technical Monitors in evaluating the technical aspects of contract performance and determining whether deliverables meet documented expectations. • Analyze system performance and integration: Assess system-level performance, interfaces, integration challenges, and alternative technical solutions. Contribute to alternatives analyses and other engineering assessments to support informed program decisions. • Identify and communicate engineering risks: Document technical concerns, evaluate their potential implications, and coordinate findings with program management, acquisition, risk management, and scheduling teams. • Contribute to advanced engineering initiatives: Support the application of digital engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), advanced analytics, and emerging engineering technologies under the guidance of senior engineers. • Support AI and machine learning initiatives: Assist with evaluating and applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to system analysis and decision-making, using approved government tools and established procedures. • Develop technical assessments and deliverables: Contribute to special studies, technical assessments, test plans, build guides, issue papers, engineering briefings, and other documentation required to support program execution. • Track technical issues and corrective actions: Maintain clear records of technical questions, review comments, decisions, and corrective actions, following each item through resolution. • Prepare recommendations and briefings: Translate complex technical findings into concise, evidence-based recommendations for government engineering personnel, program managers, and other stakeholders. • Support technical collaboration: Prepare materials for technical exchanges, working groups, and industry engagement events, facilitating effective communication among engineering teams and program stakeholders. • Maintain documentation quality and accessibility: Ensure deliverables are provided in PDF and editable formats, comply with Section 508 accessibility standards in coordination with the appropriate specialists, and incorporate government feedback within five business days. • Maintain objectivity and compliance: Identify and document potential conflicts of interest before reviewing contractor engineering proposals, deviations, or other technical deliverables. • Support government decision-making: Provide independent technical analysis and recommendations while respecting the boundaries of the role, which does not include inherently governmental responsibilities such as approving engineering changes or formally accepting deliverables. Requirements • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, computer science, or a related technical discipline. • Professional experience: At least five years of experience in systems engineering, technical analysis, systems integration, testing, or a closely related field. • Technical documentation: Demonstrated experience reviewing and evaluating engineering requirements, technical specifications, test documentation, and deliverables for complex systems. • Systems analysis: Ability to evaluate system performance, interfaces, integration challenges, technical alternatives, and engineering risks using structured analytical methods. • Technical communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex engineering issues, program implications, and recommendations through clear reports and presentations. • Analytical problem-solving: Strong critical-thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to assess technical evidence, identify inconsistencies, and develop practical recommendations. • Stakeholder collaboration: Ability to work effectively with engineers, acquisition professionals, program managers, tech