Major Systems Acquisition Specialist

Saic; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Major Systems Acquisition (MSA) Specialist to support a critical development effort. You will develop, coordinate, and oversee program planning and governance to drive mission success.

The role requires 10+ years of DoD/IC MSA experience, TS/SCI with Poly, and strong written and oral communication to brief decision-makers. Travel up to 10% and collaboration across cross-functional teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly.
• Bachelor's Degree, or commensurate experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in DoD or IC MSA efforts or comparable ACAT I/II programs.
• Strong familiarity with Milestone Decision Authorities and System Review Boards.
• Exceptional oral and written communications for decision makers.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents in support of MSAs.
• Facilitate program reviews, coordinating inputs from many stakeholders.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings with customer program and vendor stakeholders.
• Guide and support program acquisitions through formal governance and oversight processes.
• Develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
• Provide program element coordination among various stakeholders.
• Work independently or in a team with limited oversight; take initiative.
• Anticipate and address customer requirements.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Highly organized

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Major Systems Acquisition (MSA) Specialist to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity is to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise and solution-oriented mindset will contribute towards mission success. If you thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment with the goal of driving projects to success, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a candidate who will:

• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents in support of MSAs
• Facilitate program reviews (including program wide quarterly reviews) coordinating and compiling inputs from a large number of stakeholders
• Participate in technical interchange meetings with customer program and vendor stakeholders
• Guide and support program acquisitions through formal governance and oversight processes
• Develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
• Provide program element coordination among various stakeholders
• Act with initiative and flexibility to work both individually and in a team environment with limited oversight
• Anticipate and address customer requirements

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this role
• Bachelor's Degree, or commensurate experience may be substituted for the degree
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in DoD or IC MSA efforts orcomparable ACAT I/II programs
• Strong familiarity with Milestone Decision Authorities and System Review Boards
• Exceptional oral and written communications for decision makers
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality deliverables within given deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline
• 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years of experience supportingMSA or comparable ACAT I/II efforts
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.