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Acquisition Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 20 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $180,001.00 - 220,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
SPO
MDA
Management
Technical Analysis
Leadership
Customer Acquisition
Regulatory Compliance
Security Clearance
WAR
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
IC
Research and Development
Acquisition
Communication
Collaboration
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2617674

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a complex space and ground efforts as part of an exciting and innovative set of programs.

The Acquisition Systems Engineer provides support to the Systems Program Office (SPO) in acquisition and execution of mission critical systems. The Acquisition Systems Engineer is part of a team of high-performing subject matter experts (SMEs) responsible for planning, development and execution of new acquisitions, guiding programs through Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) directed reviews, developing and executing ECPs, monitoring contract execution and providing technical analysis.

The Acquisition Systems Engineer responsibilities may include but not limited to the following:

Pre-Acquisition, Acquisition and governance artifact generation
Guiding program acquisitions through agency governance process
Assisting leadership in coordination and collaboration activities across multiple agencies and with oversight
Coordinating acquisitions and acquisition documents across the Program Office
Maintaining awareness of Systems Engineering Processes and Artifacts
Representing the Program Office in customer acquisition discussions related to current and future contracts
Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for compliance, execution, and program status

Qualifications

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Bachelors and 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 years or more experience; PhD and 9 years or more experience
Experience with Federal, Department Of War (DoW), and Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition processes
Experience with Space Acquisition Process
Experience in acquisition planning and execution
Experience in research and development acquisitions to include technology development planning
Exceptional communication and coordination skills
Ability to quickly understand and respond to Government queries

Target salary range: $180,001 - $220,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2617674
Posted 20 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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