Acquisition Systems Engineer Senior Principal

SAIC

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Systems Engineer with technical and
practical understanding of space systems and phenomenology to support a Major
System Acquisition development in support of resilience spanning a diverse set
of global threats for a customer within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
in Chantilly, VA. This customer is responsible for designing, building, and
operating national security-related systems based in space, in the air, and on
the ground. SAIC is a strong company providing opportunities for energetic
individuals with a strong desire to expand their knowledge while increasing
their responsibilities.

SAIC is seeking Systems Engineers with Acquisition practice at various
experience levels 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 should have a background in
Program Management with experience in integrating the various functions, systems
engineering, contract management, financial management, and business functions.

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:
•    Developing various acquisition products in support of Pre-Acquisition,
Acquisition and governance for a Major Systems Acquisition (MSA)
•    Providing inputs to Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) and
Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB)
•    Conducting Bi-Weekly Status Meetings, Quarterly Program Review (QPR) and
Acquisition Status Reviews
•    Providing financial analytical support
•    Evaluating cost metrics and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data
•    Developing government cost estimates
•    Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for compliance,
execution, and program status
•    Guiding program acquisitions through agency governance process
•    Maintaining awareness of Systems Engineering Processes and Artifacts 
•    Assisting leadership in coordination and collaboration activities across
multiple mission partners and with oversight
•    Coordinating acquisitions and acquisition documents across the Program
Office 
•    Representing the Program Office in customer acquisition discussions related
to current and future contracts

Requirements

• experienced Acquisition Systems Engineer with technical and practical understanding of space systems and phenomenology
• background in Program Management with experience in integrating the various functions, systems engineering, contract management, financial management, and business functions

Responsibilities

• Developing various acquisition products in support of Pre-Acquisition, Acquisition and governance for a Major Systems Acquisition (MSA)
• Providing inputs to Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) and Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB)
• Conducting Bi-Weekly Status Meetings, Quarterly Program Review (QPR) and Acquisition Status Reviews
• Providing financial analytical support
• Evaluating cost metrics and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data
• Developing government cost estimates
• Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for compliance, execution, and program status
• Guiding program acquisitions through agency governance process
• Maintaining awareness of Systems Engineering Processes and Artifacts
• Assisting leadership in coordination and collaboration activities across multiple mission partners and with oversight
• Coordinating acquisitions and acquisition documents across the Program Office
• Representing the Program Office in customer acquisition discussions related to current and future contracts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees