Most Important Skills for a Lead Systems Engineer at a Government Contractor
For a Lead Systems Engineer at a Government Contractor, "strong communication and adaptability are really key," especially when working with cross-functional teams, but emotional intelligence and the ability to "build trust, read the room, and facilitate momentum" are invaluable for understanding diverse stakeholders' needs and bridging communication gaps between teams.
Communication, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork
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Nicole Giunta
Lead Systems Engineer
Government Contractor
Virginia Tech
University of San Diego | MBA
Engineering - Industrial
Government & Public Sector
Strategic Management and Executive
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Strong communication and adaptability are essential, especially when working with cross-functional teams and driving change.
2. Analytical thinking and process design skills are highly valuable in this role.
3. Emotional intelligence, including building trust and understanding team needs, is crucial for effective collaboration and facilitating momentum among diverse stakeholders.
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What skills are most important for a job like yours?
Strong communication and adaptability are key for my role, especially when working with cross-functional teams and driving change. Analytical thinking and process design skills are also important.
Honestly, when translating between teams and communicating with so many different groups, emotional intelligence is crucial. Understanding the people on your team, what they might need, and even what they don't know to ask for, goes a long way.
Being able to build trust, read the room, and facilitate momentum across diverse stakeholders has been huge.