Job ID: 2611488
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-04-15
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 with technical and practical understanding of space systems and phenomenology to support a Major System Acquisition development in support of resilience spanning a diverse set of global threats for a customer within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. This customer is responsible for designing, building, and operating national security-related systems based in space, in the air, and on the ground. SAIC is a strong company providing opportunities for energetic individuals with a strong desire to expand their knowledge while increasing their responsibilities.
SAIC is seeking Systems Engineers with Acquisition practice at various experience levels 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 should have a background in Program Management with experience in integrating the various functions, systems engineering, contract management, financial management, and business functions.
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:
Developing various acquisition products in support of Pre-Acquisition, Acquisition and governance for a Major Systems Acquisition (MSA)
Providing inputs to Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) and Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB)
Conducting Bi-Weekly Status Meetings, Quarterly Program Review (QPR) and Acquisition Status Reviews
Providing financial analytical support
Evaluating cost metrics and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data
Developing government cost estimates
Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for compliance, execution, and program status
Guiding program acquisitions through agency governance process
Maintaining awareness of Systems Engineering Processes and Artifacts
Assisting leadership in coordination and collaboration activities across multiple mission partners and with oversight
Coordinating acquisitions and acquisition documents across the Program Office
Representing the Program Office in customer acquisition discussions related to current and future contracts
Qualifications Required:
Active TS/SCI with Poly
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related disciplines with 14 or more years of related experience in program management
Experience integrating between Federal, Department Of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition processes
Experience developing senior level programmatic briefings
Experience in research and development acquisitions to include technology development planning
Experience in acquisition planning and execution
Exceptional communication and coordination skills
Ability to quickly understand and respond to Government queries
Experience in formulating budget plans and Earned Value Management
Desired:
Experience as a Major Systems Acquisition Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager or Material Leader
DAQIA PM level 2 (or equivalent certification)
IC COTR level 2 (or equivalent certification)
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- Dice Id: 10111346
- Position Id: 2611488
- Posted 22 hours ago
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