Communications Systems Engineer

SAIC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Communications Systems Engineer to act as a Designated Authorizing Official Representative, providing onsite SETA support for an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office in Chantilly, VA.

The role requires managing acquisition activities for satellite communications, networks, and crypto systems, with RMF security oversight and travel as needed. A TS/SCI clearance with poly is required and prior NRO familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with nine+ years of experience, or Master's with seven+ years, or PhD/JD with four+ years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with poly.
• Familiarity with NRO organization, processes and satellite systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the System Program Office in acquisition planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of comms, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Coordinate and conduct day-to-day risk management activities.
• Support security authorization activities for information systems (RMF).
• Develop documents and briefings to communicate work status to Government and industry.
• Support COTRs and Developers by coordinating with SMEs and stakeholders on contract documentation.
• Review CDLR deliverables for content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements.
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings; travel domestically as required.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

SPO liaison

Satellite comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

SAIC is seeking a

Communications Systems Engineer

to act as a

Designated Authorizing Official Representative

to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA.The Communications Systems Engineer will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development.They will support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs. The job requires familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.

JobResponsibilities to include:

Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.Coordinate and conduct day-to-day risk management activities. Support security authorization activities for information systems. Help accelerate PCRs, ATOs, and RMF actions.Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as requiredSupport Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentationReview Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectivesParticipate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTRTravel is required and may occur once a month.

Qualifications

Required Education and ExperienceBachelors 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.Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with PolyFamiliarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.Must understand and work within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and testedExperience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standardsAvailable to travel domesticallySAIC®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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