Job ID: 2601595
Location: AURORA, CO, US
Date Posted: 2026-02-19
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description SAIC is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented
Acquisition Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) in Aurora, CO. This Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide critical technical and programmatic advisory services to a Government Program Office, supporting the development and execution of acquisition plans. The successful candidate will drive strategic alignment, oversee programmatic execution, and streamline processes to accelerate mission. This work will be performed in the Aurora area. Top Secret (TS) /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with current polygraph is required to start and must be maintained. Targeted compensation is $170,000.
Key Responsibilities - Acquisition Strategy & Documentation: Assist the Government Program Manager in developing acquisition artifacts, including Market Research Reports, Statements of Work (SOW), Acquisition Strategy Council (ASC) briefings, and Justification and Approvals (J&As).
- Technical Evaluation: Provide expert guidance and technical analysis during proposal evaluations (both technical and cost) for source selections, ensuring program objectives meet stringent technical performance requirements.
- Contract Execution Oversight: Monitor technical efforts under NRO operational contracts to ensure satisfaction of requirements and track performance metrics.
- Mission Integration & Readiness: Ensure end-to-end operational readiness for new satellite missions, including the successful delivery of ground systems and completion of systems tests and operational exercises.
- Risk & Feasibility Advising: Advise leadership on the technical feasibility of planned courses of action, including detailed assessments of cost, schedule, performance, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a primary interface between the government, prime contractors, and mission partners to synchronize technical efforts and de-conflict programmatic schedules.
Qualifications Required Qualifications: Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph required to start and must be maintained
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)* and nine (9) years or more experience; or master's in STEM field and seven (7) years or more experience. *contract requirement
Innovative, and highly motivated Acquisition Engineer well-versed in acquisition process, contracts management, budget planning
Experience with government acquisition manuals (NAM, FAR)
Expert level knowledge of SIGINT space and ground architecture
Familiar with systems engineering and systems development processes
Strong data analysis and data visualization skills
Polished communicator and proven collaborator; demonstrated ability to coordinate across all levels of government to ensure contracts effectively deliver required services and capabilities
Must be a self-starter, able to proactively address customer requirements with no supervision and be expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics
Familiar with systems development methodologies (e.g Agile, DevSecOps, Spiral, Waterfall, etc.)
Familiar with Jira and Confluence
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications primarily Excel
Desired Qualifications: Familiar with Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering
Familiar with AI applications
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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- Position Id: 2601595
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