Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience or Master's degree with 12+ years of experience.
Over 10 years of technical project management experience in DOD or Intelligence Community acquisitions.
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required.
Willingness to complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph post-hire.
DAU certification in Systems Engineering or Program Management is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
Drive strategic analysis to integrate new technologies into capabilities for long-range planning.
Lead and mentor a high-performing SETA team in systems engineering across acquisition and deployment activities.
Communicate complex technical information into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
Oversee project performance by monitoring cost, schedule, and technical execution.
Support capability development through acquisition, configuration management, and risk management activities.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on a fast-paced national security program.
Engagement with a specialized team across multiple geographic locations.
Access to executive leadership and high-level stakeholders in the DOD and Intelligence Community.
Potential for professional development through mentoring and leadership roles.
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC seeks an experienced and talented Senior Systems Engineer in Springfield, VA to join a world-class Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) team supporting a fast-paced and innovative national security program.
As a senior SETA Manager on this program, you will be responsible for providing expert technical guidance and project oversight for a portfolio of advanced maritime capabilities. You will manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance of projects throughout the acquisition lifecycle, working in close partnership with government project officers and interfacing with executive leadership. This role requires exceptional communication skills to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and Industry. You will perform key leadership and mentoring roles for a specialized SETA team spread across three geographic locations, advocating for their needs and aligning team priorities with executive-level objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Drive strategic analysis - conduct technical and strategic assessments to integrate new insights and technologies into current and future capabilities, supporting long-range planning
Lead and Mentor - guide a high-performing SETA team, providing systems engineering expertise across system acquisition, platform integration, testing, and deployment activities
Communicate with Impact - Distill complex technical and programmatic information into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership. Prepare and manage the submission of key project deliverable, status reports, and briefings
Oversee Project Performance - Monitor project cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure successful execution. Track actions and identify risks from project meetings, including formal milestone reviews (e.g., requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews)
Support Capability Development - Contribute to the development of new and enhanced concepts by supporting key acquisition, configuration management, and risk management activities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience OR Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
10+ years experience providing technical project management support for DOD and/or IC acquisitions
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Ability to complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph post-hire.
Desired Qualifications:
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certification in Systems Engineering or Program Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
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.
