SAIC

Acquisition Strategy Systems Engineer

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
  • At least 15 years of experience in satellite systems for PhD/JD or 16 years with Master's; 18 for Bachelor's.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills in a government/contractor setting.
  • Proven experience in providing systems engineering support for satellite systems acquisition and development.
  • Experience engaging with DOD and industry personnel in dynamic environments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including senior decision-makers.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current Polygraph is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Develop acquisition documentation (CDRLs, SOWs) defining project scope for satellite systems.
  • Translate customer needs into measurable technical requirements and operational concepts.
  • Evaluate technical designs and vendor proposals to guide selection process.
  • Establish performance metrics for tracking program progress and accountability.
  • Monitor technology development against budgets and strategic goals.
  • Support space communications engineering, focusing on mesh architectures and downlink capabilities.
  • Conduct technical evaluations and risk assessments for satellite communication architectures.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge space programs.
  • Involvement in high-stakes projects with significant government impact.
  • Enhanced professional development through diverse technical challenges.
  • Access to a dynamic and fast-paced work culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is for an Acquisition Strategy Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Acquisition Strategy Systems Engineer is responsible for working strategically with the customer to plan and execute the procurement, development, and fielding of satellite systems while balancing technical requirements with budget constraints. The position requires familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Support acquisition documentation development (CDRLs, SOWs, MPPs, etc) that clearly define project scope and deliverables related to satellite systems.
  • Convert high-level customer needs into measurable, actionable technical requirements and concepts of operations.
  • Evaluate diverse technical designs and business approaches to guide the selection of qualified vendors.
  • Develop performance metrics to ensure measurable progress and accountability throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Monitor budgets, schedules, and developer performance to ensure technology development stays aligned with the overall strategic goals. [1]
  • Provide space communications engineering support for space systems including mesh communication architectures and direct downlink capabilities.
  • Assess different types of communications architectures.
  • Provide technical evaluation and risk assessments.
  • Guide the Government in understanding communication frequency requirements and obtaining approval for use.
  • Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required.
  • Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation.
  • Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives.
  • Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR.
  • Support readiness reviews and major program reviews to evaluate ground system readiness.
  • Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.


Qualifications

  • TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience; PhD or JD and fifteen years or more experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
  • Experience providing systems engineering support and technical guidance in the acquisition, development, and deployment of satellite systems.
  • Ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
  • Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs.
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
  • Active TS/SCI with current Poly Required.
  • Previous SAP experience Preferred.
  • Bachelors degree required/Master's degree preferred.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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