Systems Engineer Sr Principal

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

10d

About The Position

The successful candidate will support technology transition and acquisition for next-generation national security space, air, and ground systems—advancing capabilities from applied research through program baseline insertion. This role requires a professional who can bridge technical and acquisition domains to ensure successful program execution in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Requirements

Bridging technical and acquisition domains
Exceptional project management skills

Responsibilities

Provide analytical, engineering, technical, and administrative guidance to USG leadership in the execution of special communications capabilities
Seek new, unique, and innovative data application concepts, engineering techniques, and technology applications through the 'interpretation and analysis of data and processes
Serve as technical SME to respective users/developers by providing technical and scientific assistance as necessary to meet mission tasks objectives
Advise on acquisition strategies, contracting approaches, and compliance regulations
Prepare, review, and update acquisition documentation such as acquisition strategies, requests for information, statements of work, performance work statements, and source selection plans
Display exceptional project management skills to fully integrate into current and future national and DOD systems
Provide technical and programmatic inputs during source selections, contract modifications, and performance evaluations
Monitor contract performance, track deliverables, and identify schedule, cost, and performance risks
Recommend and implement solutions to ensure schedule, cost, and technical objectives are met
Support milestone and readiness reviews by developing briefings; decision memoranda, and risk assessments
Support milestone reviews, readiness assessments, and risk management activities by developing data driven analyses and briefing materials
Coordinate with contracting officers, program control officers (finance), legal counsel, and technical stakeholders to resolve acquisition-related issues
Collaborate with IC and DOD entities on joint development projects for issues encompassing both Titles 50 and 10
Conduct liaison with IC and DOD partners to gather requirements and collaborate on technology developments
Serve as liaison between financial, acquisition, and technical teams to ensure alignment of program objectives and resources
Represent the program office in internal and external meetings, providing technical, acquisition, and financial updates and recommendations
Contribute to meetings, working groups, and program reviews