Job DescriptionDescription SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking a
Space Innovation Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to a United States Government customer in Chantilly, VA. SETA contractors provide analysis and engineering services in a consulting capacity, working closely with the government's own engineering staff members. In this position, you will provide management and outreach support to the Government Customer R&D program manager. This includes researching, recommending, and implementing R&D management actions and outreach activities to increase awareness, exposure, and knowledge of the Government Customer's R&D program internally, at other US Government agencies, traditional and non-traditional vendors, and top colleges and universities across the United States.
Management Support
- Assist R&D PM
- Plan and execute new research programs
- Develop strategic plans and technology roadmaps
- Prepare documentation for awarding R&D contracts
- Support planning and excitation of budgetary aspects of the R&D Program
- Prepare, present, and defend results of source selection activities
- Brief senior government officials on R&D Program purpose and objectives
- Monitor and report on multiple projects' costs, schedules, and performance status
Outreach/Communications
- Prepare and present R&D program briefings to external organizations
- Attend as an exhibitor, R&D-relevant conferences and university seminars
- Prepare trip summaries for senior management on all external presentations
- Identify target audience(s) and determine effective communications methods
- Design/Maintain compelling outreach information for multi-media communications
Qualifications Qualifications
- Bachelors and 10 years or more experience; Masters with 8 years experience
- Ability to work on-site in US Government facilities
- Current TS/SCI with polygraph
- Effective interpersonal skills, strong briefing, and written communications skills
Preferred Qualifications
- STEM Degree
- Level II (or higher) APDP DoD Program Management certification or equivalent
- Experience developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies
- Experience with social media, print/digital magazines, or other digital advertisement
- Experience in exhibitor and conference planning support
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
