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SAIC

Acquisitions Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 13 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD 140,001.00 - 180,000.00 per year

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Job Details

Skills

Science
Security Clearance
Analytical Skill
Concept Development
Requirements Analysis
Integration Testing
Evaluation
Decision Support
Document Management
Dashboard
Status Reports
User Guides
Marketing
Audiovisual
Research
JD
Budget
Confluence
JIRA
Workflow
Communication
Organizational Skills
Supervision
Program Management
Training
DoD
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
IC
Military
Research and Development
Leadership
Acquisition
Requirements Management
Collaboration
Technical Writing
Documentation
Reporting
Management
Presentations
Adaptability
Attention To Detail
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS
Science
Security Clearance
Analytical Skill
Concept Development
Requirements Analysis
Integration Testing
Evaluation
Decision Support
Document Management
Dashboard
Status Reports
User Guides
Marketing
Audiovisual
Research
JD
Budget
Confluence
JIRA
Workflow
Communication
Organizational Skills
Supervision
Program Management
Training
DoD
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
IC
Military
Research and Development
Leadership
Acquisition
Requirements Management
Collaboration
Technical Writing
Documentation
Reporting
Management
Presentations
Adaptability
Attention To Detail
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS
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Summary
Job ID: 2618274
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-10-23
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 seeks systems engineering, technical, acquisition, and program integration support to Government customers in the execution of research, development, prototype, test, transition, and related acquisition activities. Supports lifecycle engineering, requirements management, acquisition documentation, program tracking, metrics development, and coordination across Government, contractor, and mission partner organizations. Serves as an advisor to Government program offices, providing technical insight, programmatic guidance, and decision support in complex mission environments.

Functional Responsibilities:

Provide technical, analytical, acquisition, and programmatic support to Government program offices, technical leads, and leadership.
Support systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, technical planning, integration, testing, transition, and sustainment-related documentation.
Lead or support the development, review, and maintenance of program and acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), white papers, requirements documents, task descriptions, meeting minutes, technical assessments, cost evaluation inputs, and decision support materials.
Support acquisition planning and contract execution activities in accordance with Government processes and requirements, including source selection support, Contract Data
List (CDRL) inputs, and contract closeout activities.
Maintain and administer collaboration, workflow, and documentation tools, including Confluence and JIRA, to support program execution, action tracking, and artifact management.
Support requirements management, traceability, and documentation control for technical and programmatic artifacts across multiple efforts.
Develop, assess, and maintain program metrics, dashboards, status reporting products, action item trackers, risk and issue logs, and lessons learned repositories.
Develop executive-level briefings, technical summaries, training materials, educational content, user guides, and reference materials for Government stakeholders and mission partners.
Manage attendance and marketing of government provided training courses, ensuring students receive necessary information.
Liaison with offsite facility used to host training, coordinating to ensure seating and audio-visual support is available.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Government organizations, contractors, DoD and IC partners, military organizations, academic institutions, and research entities, as required.
Provide advisory support to identify program risks, integration challenges, process gaps, and opportunities to improve mission execution.
Perform other related systems engineering, acquisition, and program support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
Demonstrated experience with DoD and IC acquisition, budget, and contracting processes.
Demonstrated experience with program management functions, including technical, schedule, cost, risk, and closeout management.
Demonstrated experience providing SETA, systems engineering, technical advisory, or program management support to Government customers.
Knowledge of system lifecycle processes, systems engineering principles, and requirements management practices.
Experience preparing, reviewing, and coordinating technical and programmatic documentation.
Strong proficiency in Confluence and JIRA administration and use for workflow, documentation, and action tracking.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and provide leadership across assigned efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated senior-level experience providing SETA, systems engineering, technical advisory, or program management support to Government customers.
Experience supporting USG programs or customers.
Experience supporting source selections, technical evaluations, or acquisition planning activities.
Experience developing training materials for military or Government audiences.
Experience coordinating with DoD, IC, military, academic, or R&D organizations.
Experience supporting executive-level briefings, decision forums, and senior leadership engagements.

Core Competencies:

Systems engineering support.
Acquisition and contract documentation support.
Requirements management and traceability.
Program integration and stakeholder coordination.
Technical writing and executive-level documentation.
Metrics, performance tracking, and reporting.
Risk, issue, and lessons learned management.
Government advisory support.

Professional Qualities:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior Government personnel, mission partners, and contractors.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic mission setting.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Target salary range: 140,001 - 180,000. 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: 2618274
Posted 2 days 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.
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