Job ID: 2610712
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-04-01
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 Acquisition Systems Engineer to join the Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group (AFSI) in our Chantilly, VA office. AFSI provides specialized acquisition, engineering, analysis and operations support to a variety of Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Our program supports the research and development of the generation after next of national security-related systems based in space, in the air and on the ground.
AFSI has an opening for an Acquisition Systems Engineer to work closely with a diverse team of engineers and scientist developing and implementing the future ground-based architecture. This position provides Acquisition discipline to an organization supporting the research and development of revolutionary ground-based systems. This position supports the development and execution of program activities acquiring cutting edge capabilities and prototypes.
Unique Duties: Work with government technical and contracts staff developing acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling program development and implementation
Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages
Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition documents such as an sole source justification, CDRLs, and Statement of Work (SOW)
Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature
Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals
Common Duties: Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements
Enter funding information into customer's financial tools
Develop acquisition packages in accordance with government acquisition checklists
Draft common acquisition artifacts such as statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals
Effectively work with development teams to track technical progress, identify blockers to progress, and assess technical solutions
Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities
Qualifications Required Experience: Active TS/SCI with Poly
Bachelor's degree and 14 years related experience or Master's degree and 12 years related experience
Strong acquisition support experience of 5+ years (NRO experience preferred)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and environment
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional team
Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and communications skills
Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, acquisition documentation and budgetary processes
Working knowledge of FAR, NAM, Contract types and acquisition processes, tools
Knowledge of R&D and/or space systems acquisition
Excellent skills with MS Office Suite
Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
DAWIA Level III Certification in Contracting/Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional)
Experience building architectural representations to inform management decision making
Experience with Agile development practices and SAFe processes
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- Dice Id: 10111346
- Position Id: 2610712
- Posted 7 hours ago
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