Director's Action Officer (DAG)

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA, applying the full range of the systems engineering discipline (e.g., Requirements Development, Architecture, SE milestones: SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.), and/or DAWIA/PMI Program Management will be especially well-prepared to excel. This position is for a Satellite Program Office Director’s Action Group (DAG) Officer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Satellite Program Office Director’s Action Group (DAG) Officer supports the Government program office team conducting action tasking, tracking, and closure of internal and external tasks. The position is integrated into the Government-led Program Office team requiring full-time on-site work.

Requirements

• Self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly.
• Adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission.
• Experience as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA.
• Applying the full range of the systems engineering discipline (e.g., Requirements Development, Architecture, SE milestones: SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Experience with DAWIA/PMI Program Management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign actions to the correct stakeholders; maintain awareness of the status of response and coordinate with the stakeholders on the draft/final product to submit for review.
• Track and report on internal and external actions; provides summaries; facilitates the action tracking process.
• Facilitate information sharing across organizational units and external partners.
• Support development of reports, assessments, and strategic planning documents.
• Manage the action tracking system and ensure the customer’s group is responsive to daily action items as well as monitor progress on actions, generate metrics to demonstrate accountability for meeting deadlines, prepare periodic reports on action status, and keep leadership aware of late, pending, and new actions.
• Proactively partner with the Satellite Program Office and support staff Teams to address urgent gaps and resolve challenges that impact the Program.
• Partner with the Government Military Leader and Program Managers to strategically and tactically guide nationally-critical satellite programs through acquisition, engineering, and operational trades to achieve on-time launch and on-orbit performance.

What This Job Offers

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