Acquisition/Program Integration Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2617171Location: Chantilly, VA, USDate Posted: 2026-09-29Category: Engineering and SciencesSubcategory: Systems EngineerSchedule: Full-TimeShift: Day JobTravel: Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPolyClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePotential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionSAIC 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 Requirements 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.Assist in planning, documenting, coordinating, and tracking test activities, including requirements, objectives, interfaces, schedules, readiness inputs, and results.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.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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Active TS/SCI with polygraphBachelor’s degree and 9+ years of directly related experience; or 12+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degreeDemonstrated experience providing SETA, systems engineering, technical advisory, or program management support to Government customersKnowledge of system lifecycle processes, systems engineering principles, and requirements management practicesGeneral understanding of Government acquisition, contract development, and contract execution processesExperience preparing, reviewing, and coordinating technical and programmatic documentationStrong proficiency in Confluence and JIRA administration and use for workflow, documentation, and action trackingKnowledge of RF communications and space systems sufficient to support research, development, prototype, test, and transition activitiesKnowledge of data processing systemsKnowledge of RF protocol structures and implementationsFamiliarity with test planning, quality documentation, and technical evaluation supportStrong written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work independently with limited supervision and provide leadership across assigned effortsPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated senior-level experience providing SETA, systems engineering, technical advisory, or program management support to Government customersExperience supporting USG programs or customersFamiliarity with DoD and IC acquisition, budget, and contracting processesFamiliarity with program management functions, including technical, schedule, cost, risk, and closeout managementFamiliarity with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Electro-Optical (EO) systems sufficient to support research, development, prototype, test, and transition activitiesExperience supporting source selections, technical evaluations, or acquisition planning activitiesExperience supporting test planning, quality assurance documentation, or technical assessmentsExperience developing training materials for military or Government audiencesExperience coordinating with DoD, IC, military, academic, or R&D organizationsKnowledge of sensitive activities coordination processesBackground in outreach, stakeholder engagement, or educational program supportExperience supporting executive-level briefings, decision forums, and senior leadership engagementsCore Competencies:Systems engineering supportAcquisition and contract documentation supportRequirements management and traceabilityProgram integration and stakeholder coordinationTechnical writing and executive-level documentationMetrics, performance tracking, and reportingTest planning and documentation supportTraining material developmentRisk, issue, and lessons learned managementGovernment advisory supportProfessional Qualities:Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior Government personnel, mission partners, and contractorsStrong oral, written, and presentation skillsSelf-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team environmentFlexible and adaptable in a dynamic mission settingStrong attention to detail and follow-throughTarget salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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