Director's Action Officer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders to join a mission-driven satellite program focused on national defense innovation. The role requires navigating a fast-paced acquisition environment, coordinating with DoD and government counterparts, and delivering capabilities rapidly.

Ideal candidates bring experience in satellite systems engineering, acquisition oversight, and leadership across multiple teams. TS/SCI clearance is required; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and 15+ years experience; Masters and 13+ years preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience providing systems engineering support for satellite programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign actions to stakeholders and track status.
• Prepare summaries and coordinate action tracking.
• Facilitate information sharing across units and external partners.
• Support development of reports, assessments, and strategic planning documents.
• Manage the action tracking system and brief leadership on progress.
• Collaborate with Satellite Program Office to address gaps and resolve challenges.
• Guide satellite programs through acquisition, engineering, and operations trades to ensure on-time launch and on-orbit performance.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree +15+ years

Master's +13+ years

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Description

Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available.

SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA, applying the full range of the systems engineering discipline (e.g., Requirements Development, Architecture, SE milestones SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.), and/or DAWIA/PMI Program Management will be especially well-prepared to excel.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and assign actions to the correct stakeholders; maintain awareness of the status of response and coordinate with the stakeholders on the draft/final product to submit for review.
• Track and report on internal and external actions; provides summaries; facilitates the action tracking process.
• Facilitate information sharing across organizational units and external partners.
• Support development of reports, assessments, and strategic planning documents.
• Manage the action tracking system and ensure the customer’s group is responsive to daily action items as well as monitor progress on actions, generate metrics to demonstrate accountability for meeting deadlines, prepare periodic reports on action status, and keep leadership aware of late, pending, and new actions.
• Proactively partner with the Satellite Program Office and support staff Teams to address urgent gaps and resolve challenges that impact the Program.
• Partner with the Government Military Leader and Program Managers to strategically and tactically guide nationally-critical satellite programs through acquisition, engineering, and operational trades to achieve on-time launch and on-orbit performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
• Experience providing systems engineering support and technical guidance in the acquisition, development, and deployment of satellite systems.
• Ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
• Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
• TS/SCI required.
• Previous SAP experience desired.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.