Sr. Acquisition Systems Engineer
Company: SAIC
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Systems Engineer to join the
National Security and Space Sector (NSS) in our Chantilly, VA
office. NSS provides specialized 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.
NSS 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 Project Management and Acquisition Engineering 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:
* Perform Project Management duties and responsibilities as
directed/advised by the Senior Acquisition Officer (position will
consist of 50-75% PM work)
* Assist and Mentor COTRs, recommending and managing COTR training;
Leading acquisition activities; Open to non-traditional contracting
methods and Disruptive Acquisitions
* Work with government technical and contracts staff developing
acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling
program development and implementation
* Provide a depth of understanding to coach and guide government
technical and contracts staff through the Acquisition R&D
Process
* Work with government technical and contracts staff developing
program acquisition packages
* Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition
documents such as an sole source justification, CDRLs, and
Statement of Work (SOW)
* Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer
review and signature
* Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost
evaluations of proposals
Common Duties:
* Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic
requirements
* Enter funding information into customer's financial tools
* Develop acquisition packages in accordance with government
acquisition checklists
* Draft common acquisition artifacts such as statements of work,
Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and
proposal evaluation criteria
* 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
* Support Agile SAFe program development processes and
activities
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 support experience of 5+ years (NRO experience
preferred)
* Excellent 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
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or
boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed
when work is performed at a customer site.
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