Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Integration Lead to join our team supporting unique complex IT and SIGINT solutions. In this leadership role, you will serve as the primary requirements and the systems, applications, and architectures designed to meet them. You will lead a cross-functional integration and engineering team, drive integration and migration planning, and serve as the ultimate advocate for client mission success. This position may require on-site support at customer locations and will directly support ISR and C4ISR programs .
Work Environment
This is a senior, integration-based leadership role that requires onsite leadership at SAIC and customer sites on Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD . The Integration Lead will operate at the intersection of technical execution and strategic client engagement, working collaboratively and directly with the SAIC Chief engineer. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in complex, mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Integration & Architecture
Lead the integrating and implementation of designs and architectures across and into multiple systems and platforms
Translate complex client and mission requirements into detailed system designs and Integration specifications, for scaled IT and SIGINT solutions
Conduct in-depth analysis of intelligence information requirements, and operational environments
Develop and maintain planning baselines to support program execution and technical decision-making
Lead the creation and management of integration schedules, migration plans, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with program objectives and client needs
Client Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the authoritative voice for the client , ensuring all technical solutions directly address identified business problems and mission requirements
Interact frequently with internal and external senior management and customer representatives regarding projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual matters
Lead and deliver briefings and technical meetings for both internal stakeholders and external customer representatives
Support business process improvement initiatives and systems analysis efforts across mission, systems, and fiscal domains
Program & Mission Support
Support ISR and C4ISR program clients with integration strategy, technical planning, and execution oversight
Assist in the analysis and documentation of intelligence information requirements
Contribute to the development of budgets, schedules, and performance standards in support of program goals
Provide project-based support, including potential on-site engagement at customer facilities
Leadership & Management Responsibilities
Works closely and effectively with the Chief Engineer to understand design decisions and outcomes that meet customer expectations.
Directly manage and mentor subordinate engineers and experienced specialist staff who operate with significant latitude and independence
Provide clear direction, delegate assignments effectively, and establish accountability across the team for daily work
Establish operational objectives and work plans for one or more departments or functional areas
Collaborate with senior management to review operational outcomes and ensure organizational objectives are being met
Establish and enforce operating policies and procedures that govern departmental and cross-functional work units
Interpret and apply company-wide policies and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant operations
Decision-Making & Impact
Operate in an objective-oriented environment where work is evaluated based on the achievement of organizational goals and adherence to program timelines
Make high-impact decisions that have extended effects on work processes, project outcomes, and mission success
Understand that erroneous decisions in this role can result in:
Critical project delays and required modifications
Significant expenditure of additional time, resources, and funding
Risk to future business opportunities and customer relationships
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Deep expertise in systems integration, IT architecture, and/or SIGINT solution design
Demonstrated experience supporting intelligence community (IC) or DoD programs , particularly ISR and/or C4ISR environments
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles , integration methodologies, and migration planning
Proven ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience developing and managing program budgets, schedules, and performance metrics
Ability to interpret and apply organizational and contractual policies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Comfortable operating in project-based, customer-facing environments , including on-site engagements
Qualifications
Required Experience & Clearance :
Bachelors and 14 years' experience. Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
Candidate must be a US Citizen.
Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2612963
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
