Subject Matter Expert - Space

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Subject Matter Expert with a background in Space Technology to support the Principal Director within the Office of the Deputy Chief Technology Officer – Critical Technologies, OUSD R&E.  This position is hybrid remote.  When onsite work will be conducted in Arlington, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and integration of Space Technology critical technology roadmaps. Roadmaps shall include DoD Space Technology and budgetary activities, applicable program elements, coordinated with commercial and foreign technology investments. 
• Assist, coordinate, and prepare deliverables for DoD leadership, outside agencies, Executive Branch, Congress, Industry, Academia, Professional Societies, and others as directed.
• Support OUSD(R&E) liaison work with Services and Commands
• Assist, prepare and conduct meetings with the Space Technology equities
• Assist in providing support for management oversight, drafting policy guidance, and coordinating budget and Congressional Special Interest Items
• Participate in DoD and non-DoD Services/Agencies program reviews
• Assist in the assembly, writing, editing, and coordination of congressional reports
• Assist in development and preparation of strategic research plans
• Assist in goal setting for Space Technology within OSD and track assessment of progress
• Assist in preparing for meetings and workshops, to include coordination of calendars of senior DoD personnel; preparation of announcements, agendas, read-ahead documents, meeting minutes, and technical briefing materials; management of logistics, travel arrangements, foreign visit requests, and meeting-facility support; administration of action items; and preparation of summary evaluations
• Maintain broad situational awareness of research and development efforts involving Space Technology program areas
• Assist in development and review of information papers and reports, such as weekly reports, information papers, action memoranda, emails, and other documents
• Participate in various working group meetings, provide meeting minutes/action items, and produce draft responses on the action items/tasks
• Provide administrative support for research business policy and procedures, such as DoD/Interagency policy, Federal Initiatives, and international collaborations related policy
• Provide analysis to OUSD - R&E leadership in areas such as: research funding of DoD Labs, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), OSD and Services S&T initiatives, Federal Space Technology S&T policy, and Combatant Command engagements
• Interact with contracting offices to facilitate open issues in contracting, technology, and budgeting to include approval of work plans and public release documents

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience.
• Degree in Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or similar field preferred

Required Clearance:

• TS/SCI clearance;  Candidates with Top Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain TS/SCI may be considered
• US citizenship required

Required Skills:

• Background and experience in the Space Technology field specifically development, maintenance, and integration of Space Technology critical roadmaps
• Experience coordinating and providing budget research and reports
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and experience interacting with DoD leadership, outside agencies, Executive Branch, Congress, Academia, etc.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.