Senior Satellite Communications Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

SAIC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Communications Systems Engineer to act as a Designated Authorizing Official Representative, providing onsite SETA support for an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office in Chantilly, VA.

The role requires managing acquisition activities for satellite communications, networks, and crypto systems, with RMF security oversight and travel as needed. A TS/SCI clearance with poly is required and prior NRO familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with nine+ years of experience, or Master's with seven+ years, or PhD/JD with four+ years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with poly.
• Familiarity with NRO organization, processes and satellite systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the System Program Office in acquisition planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of comms, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Coordinate and conduct day-to-day risk management activities.
• Support security authorization activities for information systems (RMF).
• Develop documents and briefings to communicate work status to Government and industry.
• Support COTRs and Developers by coordinating with SMEs and stakeholders on contract documentation.
• Review CDLR deliverables for content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements.
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings; travel domestically as required.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

SPO liaison

Satellite comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

SAIC seeks a Communications Systems Engineer to act as a Designated Authorizing Official Representative, providing onsite SETA support for an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office in Chantilly, VA.

The role requires managing acquisition activities for satellite communications, networks, and crypto systems, with RMF security oversight and travel as needed. A TS/SCI clearance with poly is required and prior NRO familiarity is preferred.