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Acquisition Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Federal
  • Acquisition processes
  • Space Acquisition Process
  • acquisition planning
  • research and development acquisitions
  • technology development planning
  • coordination

Nice to have

  • SETA
  • SPO
  • MDA
  • ECPs
  • CDRLs

Role summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for complex space and ground programs. The role involves supporting the Systems Program Office (SPO) in acquisition and execution, guiding programs through reviews, developing ECPs, monitoring contracts, and performing technical analysis. Responsibilities include generating acquisition artifacts, coordinating across agencies, and representing the Program Office in customer discussions. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, along with a Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of experience, or equivalent advanced degrees and experience. Experience with Federal, DoW, and IC acquisition processes, space acquisition, R&D acquisitions, and strong communication skills are essential.

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a complex space and ground efforts as part of an exciting and innovative set of programs.

 The Acquisition Systems Engineer provides support to the Systems Program Office (SPO) in acquisition and execution of mission critical systems. The Acquisition Systems Engineer is part of a team of high-performing subject matter experts (SMEs) responsible for planning, development and execution of new acquisitions, guiding programs through Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) directed reviews, developing and executing ECPs, monitoring contract execution and providing technical analysis.

The Acquisition Systems Engineer responsibilities may include but not limited to the following:

  • Pre-Acquisition, Acquisition and governance artifact generation
  • Guiding program acquisitions through agency governance process
  • Assisting leadership in coordination and collaboration activities across multiple agencies and with oversight
  • Coordinating acquisitions and acquisition documents across the Program Office
  • Maintaining awareness of Systems Engineering Processes and Artifacts
  • Representing the Program Office in customer acquisition discussions related to current and future contracts
  • Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for compliance, execution, and program status 

Qualifications

  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelors and 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 years or more experience; PhD and 9 years or more experience
  • Experience with Federal, Department Of War (DoW), and Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition processes
  • Experience with Space Acquisition Process
  • Experience in acquisition planning and execution
  • Experience in research and development acquisitions to include technology development planning
  • Exceptional communication and coordination skills
  • Ability to quickly understand and respond to Government queries 

SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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