Acquisition Systems Engineer Senior Principal

SAIC • Chantilly, VA • 3h ago

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Systems Engineer with technical and practical understanding of space systems and phenomenology to support a Major System Acquisition development in support of resilience spanning a diverse set of global threats for a customer within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. This customer is responsible for designing, building, and operating national security-related systems based in space, in the air, and on the ground. SAIC is a strong company providing opportunities for energetic individuals with a strong desire to expand their knowledge while increasing their responsibilities.

SAIC is seeking Systems Engineers with Acquisition practice at various experience levels to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a complex space and ground efforts as part of an exciting and innovative set of programs. The Acquisition Systems Engineer should have a background in Program Management with experience in integrating the various functions, systems engineering, contract management, financial management, and business functions.

The Acquisition Systems Engineer provides support to the Systems Program Office (SPO) in 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. The Acquisition Systems Engineer responsibilities may include but not limited to the following:

Developing various acquisition products in support of Pre-Acquisition, Acquisition and governance for a Major Systems Acquisition (MSA) Providing inputs to Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) and Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) Conducting Bi-Weekly Status Meetings, Quarterly Program Review (QPR) and Acquisition Status Reviews Providing financial analytical support Evaluating cost metrics and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data Developing government cost estimates Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for compliance, execution, and program status Guiding program acquisitions through agency governance process Maintaining awareness of Systems Engineering Processes and Artifacts Assisting leadership in coordination and collaboration activities across multiple mission partners and with oversight Coordinating acquisitions and acquisition documents across the Program Office Representing the Program Office in customer acquisition discussions related to current and future contracts

Qualifications

Required:

Active TS/SCI with Poly Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related disciplines with 14 or more years of related experience in program management Experience integrating between Federal, Department Of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition processes Experience developing senior level programmatic briefings Experience in research and development acquisitions to include technology development planning Experience in acquisition planning and execution Exceptional communication and coordination skills Ability to quickly understand and respond to Government queries Experience in formulating budget plans and Earned Value Management

Desired:

Experience as a Major Systems Acquisition Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager or Material Leader DAQIA PM level 2 (or equivalent certification) IC COTR level 2 (or equivalent certification)

REQNUMBER: 2611488

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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