Senior Systems Engineer

Saic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to act as an Acquisition Specialist. The role supports a major DoD/IC acquisitions program, emphasizing requirements, risk management, and a smooth transition to operations.

You will lead system reviews, assist with cost estimates, and track contract deliverables to milestones. TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility is required; a Bachelor's degree and 9+ years in acquisitions are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years' DoD/IC acquisitions experience required.
• TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Experience with major DoD/IC acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored systems engineering services with expertise in DoD/IC acquisitions processes.
• Develop and maintain baseline capability needs and requirements.
• Participate in project status reviews and document minutes with action items.
• Support program cost group with formal cost estimates and assessments.
• Assist with acquisition strategies, plans, and Statements of Work.

Skills

DoD/IC acquisitions expertise

Risk mitigation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to act as an Acquisition Specialist in Washington, DC.

This position is supporting a major system acquisition so technical requirements and validation from an engineering perspective is mandatory. Dealing with vendors developing systems of systems for future integration. Driving solutions and identifying risks as well as risk mitigation while minimizing/balancing technical cost and schedule all leading to a timely acquisition and transition to operational use.

In this role you will:

• Provide tailored systems engineering services with an expert level understanding of DoD and IC acquisitions processes.
• Develop, update and maintain baseline configuration of capability needs and requirements.
• Participate in periodic reviews of project status to include system reviews, design reviews, quarterly and monthly performance reviews providing formal minutes of the meeting and tracking action items assigned.
• Support the program cost group as necessary in their conduct of formal cost estimates and assessments.
• Apply critical thinking to assist with the formulation of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, J&A documentation, etc.
• Assist with the management of contracts.
• Review of Contract Deliverables. (CDRL's)
• Formulate and process Technical Direction Letters.
• Perform review of contract financial plans and spend plans.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Shall have Bachelor's degree and 9 years' (minimum) experience with DoD and/or IC acquisitions. Additional years' experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Shall have recent experience (within past 5 years) supporting a large program that achieved a major milestone.
• TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

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