Acquisition Systems Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

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 complex space and ground efforts as part of exciting and innovative programs. The Acquisition Systems Engineer provides support to the Systems Program Office (SPO) in the 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior