Acquisition Systems Engineer

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Systems Engineer to join its Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group (AFSI) in Chantilly, Virginia. AFSI provides acquisition, engineering, analysis, and operations support to Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers. The program supports research and development of next-generation national security systems for space, air, and ground applications. The role works with a diverse team of engineers and scientists to support development of a future ground-based architecture and provide acquisition discipline to programs developing innovative ground-based systems and prototypes. The position supports the development and execution of program activities to acquire advanced capabilities and prototypes. It works with government technical and contracting staff on acquisition strategies, documentation, and packages; drafts and reviews common acquisition artifacts and contractual documents; provides acquisition advice during proposal evaluations; tracks technical progress and issues with development teams; enters funding information in customer financial tools; and supports Agile SAFe program activities.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
A bachelor's degree with 14 years of related experience, or a master's degree with 12 years of related experience.
At least 5 years of acquisition and contracting support experience.
Excellent attention to detail and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and on cross-functional teams.
Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and communication skills.
Expertise and experience with the Intelligence Community acquisition cycle, acquisition documentation, and budgetary processes.
Working knowledge of FAR, NAM, contract types, and acquisition processes and tools.
Knowledge of research and development and/or space systems acquisition.
Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

NRO experience.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
DAWIA Level III Certification in Contracting or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional.
Experience building architectural representations to inform management decision-making.
Experience with Agile development practices and SAFe processes.

Responsibilities

Develop acquisition strategies, documentation, and program acquisition packages in collaboration with government technical and contracting staff.
Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition documents, including sole-source justifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Statements of Work (SOWs).
Draft acquisition artifacts such as sole-source justifications, SOWs, CDRLs, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria.
Draft contractual documents for review and signature by government contracting officers.
Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
Work with development teams to track technical progress, identify blockers, and assess technical solutions.
Enter funding information into customer financial tools.
Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities.
Work with technical staff to document technical and programmatic requirements.
Develop acquisition packages in accordance with government acquisition checklists.