Acquisition System Engineer 3

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition System Engineer 3 to fill a critical position on SAIC’s Prime Program, Landmark AOS located in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS supports the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), which is responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.

As the Acquisition System Engineer 3, you will provide specialized expertise supporting the acquisition of multi-intelligence (multi-INT) software services. SAIC’s client is tasked with leading the integration of mission focused tools to foster increased efficiency, automation, and information sharing. 

In this role you will assist and advise Government managers responsible for acquisition and operation of a variety of Cloud-based developments.

Job Responsibilities to include

• Provide program management and technical engineering support to the Government customer to manage multi-INT applications; evaluate cost, performance, schedule, and risks throughout the program life-cycle
• Provide program management analysis and documentation supporting engagements with developers, including developing technical roadmaps and the acquisition strategies/documentation to implement them.
• Provide SIGINT technical expertise to support the planning of future systems and architectures, and oversight of development contractors
• Lead SIGINT technical and programmatic interchanges; identify and resolve issues; and provide engineering and technical advice to the customer to achieve innovative capabilities for automated multi-INT collection orchestration and sensemaking.
• Derive enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface level requirements and work with the team to develop the corresponding documentation
• Apply systems analysis and design methodology assessments to identify technical debt, architectural runway, and efficiency trade-offs against current and proposed/desired cloud-based software system design
• Support agile process evolution across Government teams, development contractors, user engagement teams, and stakeholders

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience.  (Experience accepted in lieu of degree).
• Active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph
• Experience with the IC acquisition cycle, requirements processes, budgetary practices, and acquisition documentation
• Knowledge related to managing technical, cost and schedule performance of software development programs
• Engineering background with knowledge of cloud software architectures
• Demonstrated capability and success working in team environments

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.