Chief Systems Integrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC’s National Security & Space Group is seeking a Chief Systems Integrator to fill a critical position in the Systems Integration and Ground (SIG) portfolio. The position is in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to upgrade to a Polygraph.  The SIG portfolio comprises numerous contracts supporting multiple customers across the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Enterprise, focused on the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. 

The Chief Systems Integrator (CSI) will lead and manage a new portfolio level functional team, providing prioritized Systems Integration support across a broad set of DoD and Intelligence programs. You will work side-by-side with program leadership and staff comprised of world class System Engineers, Systems Architects, Integration and Domain Experts providing integration solutions across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, build and manage the Systems Integration Team
• Serve as the Systems Integration discipline steward across portfolio
• Actively drive and develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges and communicate solutions to Customer and Corporate leadership
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and direct support to programs on architecture development, development approaches, interface closure and integration and deployment methodologies
• Drive collaboration, situational awareness and understanding across the team and programs
• Lead and oversee in-depth reviews and analysis of program plans
• Conduct executive level presentations and written reports
• Identify, document and manage risks, assumptions, dependencies and escalation
• Reports to Vice President of Systems Integration and Ground Programs

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to upgrade to a Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years’ experience, Master's degree and 12 years' experience
• Familiarity with IC and/or DoD space architectures, systems, and/or operations 
• Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills; able to convey information across multiple customer and corporate audiences 
• Demonstrated successful performance in IT, Computer Application and/or Space systems integration
• Capability to adapt to fluid situations and prioritize taskings in a dynamic environment 

Desired: 

• Professional certification such as IASAE or DAWIA
• MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related technical degree with a minimum of 18 years’ related experience in an engineering environment
• Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from requirements analysis through verification testing
• Experience in a Systems Engineering Integration and Test environment for complex systems, specifically Space and Ground systems supporting DoD and/or IC Space programs

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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 $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.