Acquisitions Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Acquisition Systems Engineer Chief to join the National Security and Space Sector (NSSS) in our Chantilly, VA office. NSSS provides specialized engineering, analysis and operations support to a variety of Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Our program supports the research and development of the generation after next of national security-related systems based in space, in the air and on the ground.

NSSS has an opening for a Acquisition Systems Engineer to work closely with a diverse team of engineers and scientist developing and implementing the future ground-based architecture. This position provides Systems Engineering discipline to an organization supporting the research and development of revolutionary ground-based systems. This position supports the development and execution of program activities acquiring cutting edge capabilities and prototypes.

Unique Duties:

· Provide technical support including the review and assessment of satellite concepts, architectures, systems (both space and ground), technologies, interfaces, and operations.

· Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities

· Work with government technical and contracts staff developing acquisition strategies enabling program development and implementation

· Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages

· Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature

· Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals

Common Duties:

· Effectively work with development teams to track technical progress, identify blockers to progress, and assess technical solutions

· Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements

· Enter funding information into customer's financial tools

· Develop acquisition packages in accordance with government acquisition checklists

· Draft common acquisition artifacts such as statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria

· Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals

Qualifications

· Active TS/SCI with Poly

· BS with 18 years experience or MS with 16 years experience in business or related discipline

· Acquisition support experience of 5+ years

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and environment

· Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and communications skills

Desired Qualifications:

· Satellite ground experience

· Experience building architectural representations to inform management decision making

· Experience with Agile development practices and SAFe processes

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 more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.