Job DescriptionSAIC is seeking an Acquisition Systems Engineer to support the Landmark AOS program, a flagship SETA contract enabling the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). GED leads the acquisition, integration, and modernization of mission-critical ground systems across the full lifecycle.
As space and data-driven missions evolve at unprecedented speed, GED is reimagining the future ground architecture. In this role, you will provide trusted acquisition and program management expertise to guide rapid R&D efforts, shape prototype development, and ensure the delivery of next-generation capabilities essential to national security.
Key Responsibilities to include:
- Develop acquisition strategies and documentation in partnership with government technical and contracting teams to enable effective program planning and execution.
- Support prototype acquisition activities, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and execution for IDIQ Task Orders, BAAs, and non-traditional vehicles such as OTAs and CSOs.
- Draft core acquisition artifacts, including SOWs, CDRLs, In-Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria.
- Monitor and support program financial execution, providing insight into budget planning and resource alignment.
- Coordinate transition of prototype capabilities into baseline programs for long-term operations and maintenance.
- Provide acquisition advisory support during technical and cost evaluations, ensuring objective, mission-aligned recommendations.
- Collaborate with technical teams to document requirements, assess technical solutions, and identify blockers impacting development progress.
- Track technical execution across development teams, ensuring alignment with acquisition strategy and program objectives.
- Support SAFe Agile program activities, contributing to planning, coordination, and iterative delivery processes.
QualificationsRequired Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 3+ years; PhD and 0 years. Relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Active and Current Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
- 3+ years of experience in government program management, contracting, or acquisition.
- Experience supporting the Intelligence Community.
- Familiarity with non-traditional acquisition vehicles (IDIQ, BAA, OT, CSO).
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proven success working within cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal, briefing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage government, SETA, FFRDC, and contractor stakeholders on complex technical and acquisition matters.
