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Satellite Communications
Budget
RFI
Market Research
SOW
Regulatory Compliance
Status Reports
Collaboration
Recruiting
Mathematics
Physics
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Presentations
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Science
Acquisition Management
Software Engineering
System Center
Art
Military
Satellite Communications
Budget
RFI
Market Research
SOW
Regulatory Compliance
Status Reports
Collaboration
Recruiting
Mathematics
Physics
Computer Science
Program Management
Contract Management
Communication
Presentations
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Security Clearance
MILSATCOM
DoD
Acquisition
Agile
JIRA
Confluence
Cloud Architecture
Relational Databases
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job ID: 2614781

Location: El Segundo, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-22

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is looking for a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to work in El Segundo, Ca.

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force's Space System Center. We support the Space Force's acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution
Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies.
Support the development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software
Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events
Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate, and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements
Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures

Qualifications

Required:

An active DOD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position
BS in technical field, such as engineering, math, physics, and computer science, min 15 years total experience. N.
7+ years' experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense
Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through major milestone for an ACAT I program
Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply DoD policies to program plans
Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with DoD customers
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desired:

Top Secret Clearance
MS degree
Ground systems acquisition experience
MILSATCOM experience
Systems engineering experience
Certifications in DoD acquisition
Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence tools, cloud architecture systems as well as relational and non-relational databases

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2614781
Posted 19 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.

ESS Terminal Senior Systems Engineer

El Segundo, California

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Job ID: 2614643 Location: El Segundo, CA, US Date Posted: 2026-07-17 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeing an ESS Terminals Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. SAIC is sub-contractor on the Military Satellite Communication

Full-time

USD 160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

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