Defense Systems Analyst: Experimentation & Tech Integration

SAIC; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 160,001 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a seasoned professional to lead experimentation planning and execution in support of training objectives and mission outcomes. You will coordinate field-testing of emerging technologies and operational capabilities, including joint fires and IAMD, while aligning activities with headquarters priorities and regional goals.

You will facilitate technical exchanges with government, industry, and academia, assess potential integrations, and drive structured evaluation with lessons

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field with extensive experience.
• 15+ years in related roles; master’s 13+ years; PhD/JD 10+ years preferred.
• 6+ years in experimentation, training integration, operational planning, capability development, or mission support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimentation activities with partner organizations to support training objectives and mission outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to field-test emerging technologies and operational capabilities, including joint fires and IAMD.
• Support events that inform future concepts, capability development, and mission readiness.
• Align experimentation activities with HQ priorities and regional objectives.
• Facilitate technical exchanges with government, military, industry, and academia stakeholders.
• Assess technologies for potential integration into training and operating environments.
• Support evaluation, feedback collection, and lessons learned from experimentation.
• Provide recommendations on outcomes, relevance, and integration priorities.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for leadership.
• Maintain documentation of findings and follow-on actions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Operations research

Defense studies

National security

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Wargaming

Communication

Rapid adaptation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

博士号またはJD (preferred)

Tools

MBSE

Job description

SAIC is seeking a seasoned professional to lead experimentation planning and execution in support of training objectives and mission outcomes. You will coordinate field-testing of emerging technologies and operational capabilities, including joint fires and IAMD, while aligning activities with headquarters priorities and regional goals.

You will facilitate technical exchanges with government, industry, and academia, assess potential integrations, and drive structured evaluation with lessons