Senior Communications Systems Engineer & DAO Representative

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Communications Systems Engineer to serve as a designated official representative providing onsite SETA support to the NRO in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on communications, network, and cryptographic systems acquisition and security authorization activities for national space missions.

Responsibilities include planning, monitoring, and oversight of acquisitions; leading risk management and RMF activities; producing technical documents and briefings for

Qualifications

• 13+ years of relevant experience; or a BS in Engineering, CS, IS, Physics, Math and 9+ years; or MS and 7+ years; or PhD/JD and 4+ years.
• Experience supporting communications, network, and/or cryptographic systems for space or satellite programs.
• Familiarity with RMF, information security policies and standards, and security authorization/ATO processes.
• Familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.
• Ability to travel domestically as required (approximately once per month).

Responsibilities

• Support the System Program Office in planning, executing, monitoring, and overseeing communications, network, and crypto acquisitions across multiple satellite programs.
• Lead and coordinate day-to-day risk management and security authorization activities for information systems; help accelerate PCRs, ATOs, and RMF actions.
• Develop and deliver technical documents, status reports, and briefings to Government and industry stakeholders.
• Support COTRs by coordinating with acquisition SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation.
• Review CDRL deliverables for technical content, accuracy, and sufficiency against program requirements.
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings to resolve issues and drive program success.
• Travel domestically up to once per month to support reviews and engagements.

Skills

RMF Knowledge

Security Policy

Briefing Skills

Technical Writing

Travel Flexibility

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in related field

PhD/JD (optional)

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Communications Systems Engineer to serve as a designated official representative providing onsite SETA support to the NRO in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on communications, network, and cryptographic systems acquisition and security authorization activities for national space missions.

Responsibilities include planning, monitoring, and oversight of acquisitions; leading risk management and RMF activities; producing technical documents and briefings for