GEOINT Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) — Remote/On-Site

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a GEOINT Systems Engineer to support the Prime Program, Aretuza, for the NRO GED. You will analyze concepts, baselines, and capabilities, providing system engineering guidance across architecture, CONOPs, interfaces, schedules, and risks.

The role requires experience in GEOINT systems and DoD/IC acquisition processes, with strong communication and management skills, and an active TS/SCI with poly. On-site work only; travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience in GEOINT systems, including space and ground architecture, mission control, and mission processing functions.
• Knowledge/ Experience in IC/DoD system acquisition, including roles, processes, and project/program management.
• Self-motivated professional capable of executing tasks with minimal guidance.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with development contractors, government program personnel, and customers on systems engineering and acquisition functions for GEOINT collection, mission management, and mission processing.
• Provide oversight and monitor software development and integration activities, ensuring alignment with government requirements and objectives.
• Perform engineering and analysis to support the successful development and delivery of core mission processing services throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Maintain cognizance of GEOINT mission projects, including technical baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks, and costs.
• Advise senior and mid-level managers on architectural decisions, investment strategies, acquisition priorities, and project risk assessments.
• Conduct strategic planning for mission architecture and programmatic needs (e.g., budgeting, cost estimation, acquisition schedules).
• Assess performance, cost, schedule, and risk impacts on existing ground architecture implementations.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans.
• Coordinate program activities to align with strategic priorities and performance standards.

Skills

GEOINT systems

System engineering

Communication skills

Project management

Acquisition processes

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9+ years experience

Master's degree + 7+ years experience

PhD/JD + 4+ years experience

Job description

SAIC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a GEOINT Systems Engineer to support the Prime Program, Aretuza, for the NRO GED. You will analyze concepts, baselines, and capabilities, providing system engineering guidance across architecture, CONOPs, interfaces, schedules, and risks.

The role requires experience in GEOINT systems and DoD/IC acquisition processes, with strong communication and management skills, and an active TS/SCI with poly. On-site work only; travel minimal.