Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist who will provide acquisition support to the Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) Sensors Directorate Special Products and Prototyping Division (SPPD).   

This position is contingent upon contract award and will be located at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

NVESD exploits sensor and sensor suite technologies to: see, acquire, and target opposing forces, day or night, under adverse battlefield environments; concealment and deception, provide capabilities for night driving and pilotage; protect forward troops, fixed installations and rear echelons from enemy intrusion.  

The Senior Acquisition Specialist will support the various NVESD government project managers to setup, host and execute technical interchange meetings, stand up and exercise working integrated product teams (WIPTs), support cost estimating and provide the government with budgetary assistance and planning as required. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and team skills and interact and coordinate daily with numerous stakeholders (Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and external organizations).

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Six plus years experience in DoD acquisitions.
  
• In-Depth experience with DoD program acquisition process and documentation required for rapid prototyping ( Middle-Tier Acquisitions-FY16 National Defense Authorization Act Section 804) acquisition planning and execution.  
• Prior Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certifications are desirable.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Secret Clearance is required with ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance

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. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. 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.