Acquisition Systems Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Systems Engineer to support the Landmark AOS program, a flagship SETA contract enabling the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). GED leads the acquisition, integration, and modernization of mission‑critical ground systems across the full lifecycle. As space and data‑driven missions evolve at unprecedented speed, GED is reimagining the future ground architecture. In this role, you will provide trusted acquisition and program management expertise to guide rapid R&D efforts, shape prototype development, and ensure the delivery of next‑generation capabilities essential to national security.

Requirements

• Provide trusted acquisition and program management expertise
• Guide rapid R&D efforts
• Shape prototype development
• Ensure the delivery of next‑generation capabilities essential to national security
• Develop acquisition strategies and documentation
• Support prototype acquisition activities
• Draft core acquisition artifacts
• Monitor and support program financial execution
• Coordinate transition of prototype capabilities into baseline programs
• Provide acquisition advisory support
• Collaborate with technical teams to document requirements
• Assess technical solutions
• Identify blockers impacting development progress
• Track technical execution across development teams
• Support SAFe Agile program activities

Responsibilities

• Develop acquisition strategies and documentation in partnership with government technical and contracting teams to enable effective program planning and execution.
• Support prototype acquisition activities, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and execution for IDIQ Task Orders, BAAs, and non‑traditional vehicles such as OTAs and CSOs.
• Draft core acquisition artifacts, including SOWs, CDRLs, In‑Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria.
• Monitor and support program financial execution, providing insight into budget planning and resource alignment.
• Coordinate transition of prototype capabilities into baseline programs for long‑term operations and maintenance.
• Provide acquisition advisory support during technical and cost evaluations, ensuring objective, mission‑aligned recommendations.
• Collaborate with technical teams to document requirements, assess technical solutions, and identify blockers impacting development progress.
• Track technical execution across development teams, ensuring alignment with acquisition strategy and program objectives.
• Support SAFe Agile program activities, contributing to planning, coordination, and iterative delivery processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed