Launch Infrastructure Acquisition Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Systems Engineer to support Launch Infrastructure Acquisition with a working knowledge of complex and critical launch systems and processes in order to provide expert advice and technical evaluations.  Addresses both future mission acquisition strategy and the maintenance of on-going contracts.  Supports cradle-to-grave launch and launch support activities.  Navigates challenges associated with multiple launch service providers and appropriate separation of proprietary information while maintaining horizontal engineering focus on integration of requirements to assure compatibility across multiple launch systems.

Specific duties include:

• Develop acquisition strategies and documents to procure launch infrastructure services and support equipment
• Perform requirements planning tasks including review and technical assessments of key infrastructure contractual documentation
• Support annual budget planning and execution reviews, as well as technical and programmatic meetings
• Perform technical evaluation of contractor proposals
• Review and track requirements, assess adequacy of verification activities, identify risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation or implementation milestones
• Identify and evaluate new or changing requirements, capture emerging risks and recommend plans of action consistent with strategic goals
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, resolving issues as needed
• Support launch vehicle infrastructure contractor reviews to assess progress and issues in meeting mission requirements 
• Support contract management activities for ECP forecasting and implementation coordination, award fee evaluation and contractor oversight
• Assess strategic impacts of proposed launch vehicle infrastructure changes
• Identify enhancements and assess viability from a programmatic, business and acquisition execution perspective 
• Verify that recommended acquisition approaches are executable within resource constraints and mission integration risks are identified and mitigated
• Assess new entrant launch vehicle provider capabilities and processes
• Leverage launch experience to provide support in preparing for and conducting all required meetings, briefings, and readiness reviews
• Retain cognizance over launch related studies and provide leadership with timely and relevant assessments
• Maintain familiarity with client/customer strategic roadmap and updates to US space policy

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors and (14) fourteen years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experienc
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools, such as Confluence
• Working knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle requirements
• Program management experience and a working knowledge of customer/client budgeting and financial processes 
• In addition: 
• 5 years Government acquisition experience
• 2 years of customer/client experience
• Desired:  2 years launch experience

Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly

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.