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Acquisition Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 17 hours ago

Full Time

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SAIC

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Skills

Science
Security Clearance
Merger Integration
Research and Development
Documentation
Partnership
Proposal Writing
Evaluation
Finance
Budget
SAFE
Agile
Collaboration
Program Management
Communication
Acquisition
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2612592

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-20

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

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 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.

Qualifications

Required 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.

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: 2612592
Posted 17 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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