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Advanced Ground Systems SETA (Acquisitions)

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

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

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Skills

Science
Research and Development
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Algorithms
Project Management
Spectrum
Performance Management
Market Research
Program Evaluation
Performance Metrics
Finance
Acquisition
Program Management
Management
Security Clearance
JD
Communication
Presentations
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Analytical Skill
Microsoft Office
IaaS
SAR
RF
Electronic Warfare
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Science
Research and Development
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Algorithms
Project Management
Spectrum
Performance Management
Market Research
Program Evaluation
Performance Metrics
Finance
Acquisition
Program Management
Management
Security Clearance
JD
Communication
Presentations
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Analytical Skill
Microsoft Office
IaaS
SAR
RF
Electronic Warfare
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2614226

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-09

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

Advanced Ground Systems SETA (Acquisitions)

USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is looking for a SETA with experience in acquisition support and project management. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated value-added judgement on a full spectrum of activities from pre-acquisition through program execution and performance management. Familiarity with RF, SAR, EW is preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide overall lifecycle acquisition and program management support to the customer Program Manager(s), Contracting Officer's Technical Representative(s), and Contracting Officer(s)
Plan and execute end-to-end acquisition lifecycle functions, including:
Perform market research and tech evals
Develop acquisition strategies/plans, program requirements, incentive arrangements
Draft acquisition docs including but not limited to SOWs, Task Orders, and other required solicitation/contract attachments
Develop RFPs and RFIs
Develop Contractor Bidders' Library for supported acquisitions
Proactive identification, assessment, and risk resolution associated with acquisition approaches and schedules
Support source selections as an advisor
Conduct program analysis and provide strategic recommendations
Provide expertise and administering performance mgmt. activities
Analyze and monitor requirements development, performance metrics, financial limitations, and schedules of awarded contracts/programs
Recommend acquisitions and program management improvements
Track and hold programmatic reviews of all developers' CDRLs
Oversee and manage developer award fee activities and execution of contracts
Identify and coordinate actions across the team

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
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
Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
Judgement, Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desired Qualifications

STEM Bachelors highly desired
Familiarity using tools like Galaxy
Familiarity with IAAs and MIPRs
Previous NRO experience
Familiarity with SAR, RF, EW

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: 2614226
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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