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Science
Security Clearance
Adobe AIR
Research
Analytical Skill
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation
Risk Assessment
Risk Management
Legal
Collaboration
Finance
JD
Contract Lifecycle Management
Project Management
Leadership
Process Engineering
Writing
Adaptability
Satellite
Computer Hardware
Signals Intelligence
ISR
Computer Networking
Research and Development
Management
Photonics
RF Engineering
Digital Signal Processing
RF
System Testing
Internal Communications
Integrated Circuit
IC
DoD
Acquisition
Budget
Program Management
Microsoft Excel
Pivot Table
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

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Job ID: 2612580

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-19

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

Position Description

The successful candidate will support technology transition and acquisition for next-generation national security space, air, and ground systems-advancing capabilities from applied research through program baseline insertion. This role requires a professional who can bridge technical and acquisition domains to ensure successful program execution in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide analytical, engineering, technical, and administrative guidance to USG leadership in the execution of special communications capabilities
Seek new, unique, and innovative data application concepts, engineering techniques, and technology applications through the 'interpretation and analysis of data and processes
Serve as technical SME to respective users/developers by providing technical and scientific assistance as necessary to meet mission tasks objectives
Advise on acquisition strategies, contracting approaches, and compliance regulations
Prepare, review, and update acquisition documentation such as acquisition strategies, requests for information, statements of work, performance work statements, and source selection plans
Display exceptional project management skills to fully integrate into current and future national and DOD systems
Provide technical and programmatic inputs during source selections, contract modifications, and performance evaluations
Monitor contract performance, track deliverables, and identify schedule, cost, and performance risks
Recommend and implement solutions to ensure schedule, cost, and technical objectives are met
Support milestone and readiness reviews by developing briefings; decision memoranda, and risk assessments
Support milestone reviews, readiness assessments, and risk management activities by developing data driven analyses and briefing materials
Coordinate with contracting officers, program control officers (finance), legal counsel, and technical stakeholders to resolve acquisition-related issues
Collaborate with IC and DOD entities on joint development projects for issues encompassing both Titles 50 and 10
Conduct liaison with IC and DOD partners to gather requirements and collaborate on technology developments
Serve as liaison between financial, acquisition, and technical teams to ensure alignment of program objectives and resources
Represent the program office in internal and external meetings, providing technical, acquisition, and financial updates and recommendations
Contribute to meetings, working groups, and program reviews

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
STEM/Technical Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters degree and twelve (12) years or more experience;

PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
Understanding of SIGINT and GEOINT systems and technologies enabling special communications
Knowledge of IC/DoD acquisition processes and contract lifecycle management
Demonstrated technical program/project management and leadership experience, including organizational infrastructure and process development
Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Strong briefing, writing, and interpersonal skills
Aptitude for on-site SETA work With USG stakeholders, self-motivated team player, flexible and adaptable in ever-changing situations

Desired Qualifications:

15+ years with national space and ground systems and capabilities, especially SIGINT/GEOINT
10+ years with DOD or commercial communications satellite operations
Industry experience building electronic/photonics hardware for space/terrestrial environments
Experience supporting SIGINT technology maturation programs
Demonstrated ISR systems and associated data network experience
Experience coordinating with IC and DOD R&D organizations
Experience establishing and leading technical review processes (e.g., Technical Review Board, ERB) to assess program readiness and manage technical risks prior to government fund expenditure
Experience developing and implementing strategic technology initiatives (e.g., Photonics, Quantum, Processing) and organizational implementation strategies
Experience influencing and expanding strategic initiatives across multiple organizational offices
Knowledge of RF engineering principles, wideband receiver architectures, digital signal processing, phased arrays, and RF systems testing
Familiarity with USG data processors, systems, and tools for processing, displaying, and analyzing intelligence data
Familiarity with IC and DOD acquisition, budget, and contracting processes
Knowledge of program management tools
Advanced proficiency with MS Excel application (Pivot tables and complex analysis)

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: 2612580
Posted 30+ days 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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Job ID: 2612956 Location: Chantilly, VA, US Date Posted: 2026-05-27 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Part-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description Join a mission driven effort at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support

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