Chief Engineer Commercial Satellite Office

Job Description

Description

Description: 

SAIC is seeking a Chief Engineer to support the NRO Commercial System Program Office (CSPO).   This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future combined IC/DoD Government and commercial space architecture.  The candidate will evaluate and report on the current DoD and IC use of commercial space providers and help inform gaps in industry-provided commercial space capabilities. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated commercial satellite experience and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of commercial satellite capabilities & activities.  The successful candidate will work both independently and in a team-based environment. 

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directly support SPO as the office responsible for commercial overhead data acquisition for the NRO
• Prepares IC industry engagement written materials for conferences and other externally facing engagements
• Attends conferences and external engagements as needed
• Prepares an assessment of the commercial data provider marketplace, and creates opportunities for and facilitates direct engagements with commercial industry in a variety of virtual and in-person forums
• Prepares and delivers briefings on the commercial data provider marketplace capabilities
• In response to Directorate market research needs, provides timely and relevant reports and briefings to NRO Directorates on commercial data provider capabilities
• Liaises and coordinates across the Government team to research, gather, conceptualize, identify, and capture architecture, system, program, and study requirements

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Ability to establish trust-relationships as well as contribute to highly functioning, multi- faceted teams
• Understanding of the current and potential capabilities of Commercial Space providers and their satellite systems
• Good working knowledge of Commercial Space providers capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and deliverables
• Proven technical expertise and communications skills that demonstrate the ability to interface with all levels
• Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations - making recommendations and providing professional advice and assistance to include preparing research reports and presentation briefings
• Ability to apply technical expertise and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership
• Skilled/comfortable working in high-tempo environment, able to be flexible and to adjust to dynamic political, technical and/or fiscal challenges

Required Education:

• Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; PhD and four (10) years or more experience.
• B.S. in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Space related field

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 approximately 26,000 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.