Acquisition Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Systems Engineer (PM Support) 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 Systems Engineer , you will provide Acquisition and Program Management Support to multiple rapid research and development efforts aimed at designing and delivering critical cutting-edge components of the future architecture.

Job Responsibilities to include:

• Work with government technical and contracts staff developing acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling program development and implementation
• Support new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and execution for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Task Orders (TOs) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), as well as potential alternate contracting approaches such as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSOs)
• Draft common acquisition artifacts such as statements of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), RFP, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
• Assist Government customer in monitoring and managing program financial execution and planning
• Help coordinate with other Program Offices for the transition of prototype software to baseline programs for long term operations & maintenance (O&M) support
• Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals
• Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements
• Support SAFe Agile program development processes and activities
• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and execution
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate, and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
• 2+ years of government program management / contracting / acquisition experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional team
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and communications skills

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 24,000 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 $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.