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Systems Engineer Manager

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $180,001.00 - 220,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Summary

Job ID: 2617764

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-08

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to fulfill a senior contractor role at a government facility in Chantilly, VA. As a member of the contract's senior leadership team, this leader is responsible and accountable to the government and Program Manager (PM)/Deputy PM for the successful task execution of contract requirements at this location. Key responsibilities:

Performs as Lead SETA for operations and systems engineering activities- directly supports Directorate senior government staff
Oversees, guides, prioritizes technical tasks for 40+ expert Systems Engineering and Technical Advisors (SETA)
Promotes thought leadership and "can do" attitude across SETA team and to government - leads by example
Partners with Government to anticipate, analyze, and address requirements, risks, and opportunities for all contract requirements
Collaborates closely with subject matter experts within organization to identify appropriate resources to support current and new tasks
Facilitate cross-Directorate, cross-site collaboration and coordination
Proactively coordinates with program leadership on management topics related to tasks, priorities, travel, and staffing--anticipates and provides solutions
"Leans forward" and works with other Contract Leads to address technical and program management topics
Perform SAIC manager's responsibilities (e.g. staffing, personnel management, etc.)

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Degree is contractually required.

Required:

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Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
Minimum 10 years' experience with National Reconnaissance Office
Minimum five years' experience as a lead within programs/projects of similar size, scope, and complexity or directly managing programs of smaller size, scope, and complexity
Minimum five years' experience of supporting 24/7 operational environments, preferably supporting NRO ground stations
Relevant experience working with other IC organizations
Knowledge of GEOINT and/or SIGINT space and ground architecture including mission control and/or mission processing functions
Proven success as a leader and manager, guiding technical staff and managing their efforts
Demonstrated success in a high visibility position requiring self-motivation and perseverance, exemplary leadership and management skills
Professional and tactful under pressure; effective negotiation with diplomatic skills
Self-starter, master at multi-tasking able to proactively develops plans, acts, and drives tasks to closure
Thought leader and expert at independently solving complex, abstract topics
Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment; confident presenting analysis and recommendations to all levels of government
Generates consensus on topics with varied positions, promotes collaboration among all stakeholders

Desired:

Familiar with Dev/Sec/Ops, Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), AI and associated tools
Familiar with JIRA, Confluence
PMP, INCOSE, and/or SAFe certifications

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: 2617764
Posted 6 hours ago

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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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