Systems Engineer Sr Principal
About The Position
SAIC's National Security and Space Sector (NSS) is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to a United States Government (USG) customer in Chantilly, VA. 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
- A professional who can bridge technical and acquisition domains to ensure successful program execution in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Coordinate wit contracting officers, program control officers (finance), legal counsel, and technical stakeholders to resolve acquisition related issues
- Serve as technical SME to respective users/developers by providing technical and scientific assistance as necessary to meet mission tasks and objectives
- Serve as liaison between financial, acquisition, and technical teams to ensure alignment of program objectives and resources
- Contribute to meetings, working groups, and program reviews
- Support milestone reviews, readiness assessments, and risk management activities by developing data-driven analyses and briefing materials
- Represent the program office in internal and external meetings, providing technical, acquisition, and financial updates and recommendations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
