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Acquisition/Program Integration Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
Security Clearance
Analytical Skill
Concept Development
Requirements Analysis
Integration Testing
Decision Support
Document Management
Interfaces
Dashboard
Status Reports
User Guides
Contract Management
Confluence
JIRA
Workflow
Data Processing
RF
Evaluation
Communication
Organizational Skills
Supervision
Budget
Program Management
Aperture
SAR
Research
Quality Assurance
DoD
Internal Communications
IC
Integrated Circuit
Military
Research and Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership
Acquisition
Requirements Management
Collaboration
Technical Writing
Reporting
Test Plans
Documentation
Training
Management
Presentations
Adaptability
Attention To Detail
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Science
Security Clearance
Analytical Skill
Concept Development
Requirements Analysis
Integration Testing
Decision Support
Document Management
Interfaces
Dashboard
Status Reports
User Guides
Contract Management
Confluence
JIRA
Workflow
Data Processing
RF
Evaluation
Communication
Organizational Skills
Supervision
Budget
Program Management
Aperture
SAR
Research
Quality Assurance
DoD
Internal Communications
IC
Integrated Circuit
Military
Research and Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership
Acquisition
Requirements Management
Collaboration
Technical Writing
Reporting
Test Plans
Documentation
Training
Management
Presentations
Adaptability
Attention To Detail
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2617171

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

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 seeks systems engineering, technical, acquisition, and program integration support to Government customers in the execution of research, development, prototype, test, transition, and related acquisition activities. Supports lifecycle engineering, requirements management, acquisition documentation, program tracking, metrics development, and coordination across Government, contractor, and mission partner organizations. Serves as an advisor to Government program offices, providing technical insight, programmatic guidance, and decision support in complex mission environments.

Functional Responsibilities:

Provide technical, analytical, acquisition, and programmatic support to Government program offices, technical leads, and leadership.
Support systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, technical planning, integration, testing, transition, and sustainment-related documentation.
Lead or support the development, review, and maintenance of program and acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), white papers, requirements documents, task descriptions, meeting minutes, technical assessments, cost evaluation inputs, and decision support materials.
Support acquisition planning and contract execution activities in accordance with Government processes and requirements, including source selection support, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) inputs, and contract closeout activities.
Maintain and administer collaboration, workflow, and documentation tools, including Confluence and JIRA, to support program execution, action tracking, and artifact management.
Support requirements management, traceability, and documentation control for technical and programmatic artifacts across multiple efforts.
Assist in planning, documenting, coordinating, and tracking test activities, including requirements, objectives, interfaces, schedules, readiness inputs, and results.
Develop, assess, and maintain program metrics, dashboards, status reporting products, action item trackers, risk and issue logs, and lessons learned repositories.
Develop executive-level briefings, technical summaries, training materials, educational content, user guides, and reference materials for Government stakeholders and mission partners.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Government organizations, contractors, DoD and IC partners, military organizations, academic institutions, and research entities, as required.
Provide advisory support to identify program risks, integration challenges, process gaps, and opportunities to improve mission execution.
Perform other related systems engineering, acquisition, and program support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with polygraph
Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of directly related experience; or 12+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience providing SETA, systems engineering, technical advisory, or program management support to Government customers
Knowledge of system lifecycle processes, systems engineering principles, and requirements management practices
General understanding of Government acquisition, contract development, and contract execution processes
Experience preparing, reviewing, and coordinating technical and programmatic documentation
Strong proficiency in Confluence and JIRA administration and use for workflow, documentation, and action tracking
Knowledge of RF communications and space systems sufficient to support research, development, prototype, test, and transition activities
Knowledge of data processing systems
Knowledge of RF protocol structures and implementations
Familiarity with test planning, quality documentation, and technical evaluation support
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and provide leadership across assigned efforts

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated senior-level experience providing SETA, systems engineering, technical advisory, or program management support to Government customers
Experience supporting USG programs or customers
Familiarity with DoD and IC acquisition, budget, and contracting processes
Familiarity with program management functions, including technical, schedule, cost, risk, and closeout management
Familiarity with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Electro-Optical (EO) systems sufficient to support research, development, prototype, test, and transition activities
Experience supporting source selections, technical evaluations, or acquisition planning activities
Experience supporting test planning, quality assurance documentation, or technical assessments
Experience developing training materials for military or Government audiences
Experience coordinating with DoD, IC, military, academic, or R&D organizations
Knowledge of sensitive activities coordination processes
Background in outreach, stakeholder engagement, or educational program support
Experience supporting executive-level briefings, decision forums, and senior leadership engagements

Core Competencies:

Systems engineering support
Acquisition and contract documentation support
Requirements management and traceability
Program integration and stakeholder coordination
Technical writing and executive-level documentation
Metrics, performance tracking, and reporting
Test planning and documentation support
Training material development
Risk, issue, and lessons learned management
Government advisory support

Professional Qualities:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior Government personnel, mission partners, and contractors
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team environment
Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic mission setting
Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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: 2617171
Posted 5 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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