Job Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a New Ship Construction AEGIS Combat System Integrator located in Washington, DC.  

As part of a large Engineering Support Services (ESS) Team, the candidate will assist in planning, executing and closing out all facets of combat system ship integration for New Construction Ships on behalf of the Integrated Combat System Major Program Manager Directorate (PEO IWS 1.0) within Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems at the Washington Navy Yard.  The individual will report to, and act on behalf of, the Principle Assistant Program Manager for Ship Integration and Test, and the New Construction Assistant Program Manager.  He/she will provide design integration, installation, test, planning and logistic support from the advanced planning period through Post Delivery period and subsequent transition to in-service fleet at Obligating Limited Work Date (OLWD).  He will coordinate design, integration, installation and test of AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) and AEGIS Combat System.  Assist PEO IWS 1SI and current ESS staff to track status and coordination preparation of Ship Integration and Test (SI&T) inputs to combat systems Technical Data Packages (TDP), Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), and Design Budget Engineering Team (DBET) packages for introduction and integration into new construction AEGIS destroyers.  Interface with various Navy stakeholders which are responsible for or support the AEGIS New Construction shipbuilding program, including NAVSEA/PMS400D, Naval Surface Warfare Centers (primarily Port Hueneme Division and Dahlgren Division), NAVSEA 05, Combat Systems Engineering Development Site (CSEDS), other Navy systems commands, relevant Participating Program Acquisition Managers, Lead Yard Services, shipbuilders, Combat Systems Engineering Agent (CSEA), and equipment manufacturers.

Planning responsibilities include drafting Task Planning Sheets, reviewing work packages, updating, distributing and coordinating schedules, ensuring alignment with approved baseline design and planned design configuration upgrades, and facilitating technical interchange meeting.

Execution responsibilities include supporting Technical Data Package reading sessions for forward fit combat system changes, analyzing space arrangements, Cable Block Diagrams, Cable Running Sheets, Electrical Power, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning, Outline and Installation Drawings for Installation Control Drawings and foundation impacts

Close out responsibilities include conducting out briefs and reviewing availability completion reports, providing trial card response coordination and tracking for the resolution of shipboard discrepancies documented during builder’s and acceptance trials, inspections and certifications and coordinating resolution during post-delivery period.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more of experience supporting Navy surface ship availability planning in a program office, shipyard or planning yard or maintaining shipboard combat/weapons systems.  Proficient at MS Office.

Fundamental understanding of one or more of the following: U.S. Navy Structure, missions, and capabilities including familiarity with NAVSEA, PEO IWS, OPNAV and operational fleet.   

Well organized and capable of compiling high quality minutes and action item lists, developing presentations, reviewing tech drawings and documents.

Desired Skills:

Strongly desire Secret clearance and USN Combat systems experience related to shipboard maintenance, systems engineering or acquisition support (preferably with AEGIS Weapon System). 

More than five years planning yard, shipboard, program office or shipyard experience. 

Extensive experience building PowerPoint briefs for senior officers, hosting large meetings and conferences.  The ideal candidate will have ten years of AEGIS destroyer new construction experience.

Clearance: 

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Interim clearance. 

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an SAIC location. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing.

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.