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Acquisition Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
Security Clearance
DoD
Adobe AIR
Prototyping
Finance
Program Development
SOW
Proposal Writing
Evaluation
Government Contracts
Attention To Detail
Communication
Cross-functional Team
Integrated Circuit
IC
Internal Communications
Documentation
FAR
Research and Development
Microsoft Office
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Acquisition
Management
Decision-making
Agile
SAFE
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Science
Security Clearance
DoD
Adobe AIR
Prototyping
Finance
Program Development
SOW
Proposal Writing
Evaluation
Government Contracts
Attention To Detail
Communication
Cross-functional Team
Integrated Circuit
IC
Internal Communications
Documentation
FAR
Research and Development
Microsoft Office
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Acquisition
Management
Decision-making
Agile
SAFE
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2616504

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-09

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

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 a sole source justification, CDRLs, and Statement of Work (SOW)
Draft common acquisition artifacts such as sole source justification, statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature
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
Enter funding information into customer's financial tools
Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities

Common Duties:

Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements
Develop acquisition packages in accordance with government acquisition checklists
Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition documents such as a sole source justification, CDRLs, and Statement of Work (SOW)
Draft common acquisition artifacts such as sole source justification, statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature
Provide acquisition advisory services during evaluations of proposals

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Poly
Bachelor's degree and 14 years related experience or Master's degree and 12 years related experience
Strong acquisition and contracting support experience of 5+ years (NRO experience preferred
Excellent attention to detail, 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

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: 2616504
Posted 3 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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