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Acquisition Support Engineer, Space System Resiliency

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Job ID: 2410983
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, United States
Date Posted: Oct 23, 2024
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No Remote
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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Support Engineer with technical expertise in government satellite systems acquisitions and system protection methods. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph. It is supporting the Advanced Plans branch with the Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Division in Chantilly, VA.

SE&I provides technical and programmatic support to define technical spacecraft and ground systems requirements, develop and execute protection strategies for existing programs, define a coherent acquisition strategy, and initiate major contracts with industry partners.

Specific duties include:

  • Draft acquisition documentation to include acquisition plan, fee plan/milestone payment plan, statement of work, contract data requirements list, and other documentation required for a competitive source selection.
  • Monitor performance requirements and identify disconnects with Request for Proposal (RFP) intent and available budget.
  • Develop methodologies to protect the programs sensitive assets.
  • Develop plans for competitive source selections and facilitate the technical evaluations of multiple proposals.
  • Support processes to track and report progress on the accomplishment of all contract actions.
  • Identify critical program milestones and match them with appropriate contract requirements.
  • Develop artifacts and briefings in support of critical oversight reviews to include NRO Acquisition Board (NAB), Acquisition Strategy Councils (ASC), Contract Review Panels (CRP), and Quarterly Program Reviews (QPR).
  • Review complex technical design documentation and provide formal and informal feedback to the COTR and other customer personnel.
  • Liaise with mission analysis and technical requirements teams to ensure completeness across the acquisition.
  • Coordinate with other acquisition offices to ensure “end to end” acquisitions that reflect sound systems engineering practices.
  • Other duties as specified by the COTR and Program Manager.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly.
  • 10+ years of experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering discipline and 9 years' professional experience; Master's Degree and 7 years' or more experience; PhD and 4 years' or more experience. 
  • Previous experience developing a variety of acquisition strategies.
  • Previous experience managing competitive source selections.
  • Experience in adversary capabilities and resiliency initiatives.
  • Experience in the development of Statement of Works (SOWs) and in the ability to perform technical evaluations on SOW’s and BOE’s.
  • Experience in NRO, IC, and DoD acquisition and program management processes.
  • Sound understanding of contracting regulations.
  • Working knowledge of government budget requirements.
  • Basic understanding of satellite systems and architectures.
  • Familiarity with the NRO’s systems engineering practices.
  • Ability to travel domestically.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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.

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