Senior Systems Engineering Manager, DoD Acquisition

Science Applications International Corp.; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Springfield, VA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join a fast-paced national security program. You will lead a SETA team, manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across the acquisition lifecycle, and mentor staff while engaging with DoD, IC, and industry partners.

The role requires 14+ years with a Bachelor's or 12+ with a Master's, active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and the ability to guide strategy and risk management. Target salary range is $160,001–$200,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience or Master’s with 12+ years.
• 10+ years of technical PM support for DoD/IC acquisitions.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Counterintelligence scope polygraph post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic analysis to integrate new insights and technologies.
• Lead and mentor a SETA team across acquisition, integration, testing, deployment.
• Communicate technical and programmatic information to executive leadership.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance; track risks.
• Support capability development with acquisition and risk activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14+ years experience

Master's degree + 12+ years experience

Job description

SAIC in Springfield, VA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join a fast-paced national security program. You will lead a SETA team, manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across the acquisition lifecycle, and mentor staff while engaging with DoD, IC, and industry partners.

The role requires 14+ years with a Bachelor's or 12+ with a Master's, active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and the ability to guide strategy and risk management. Target salary range is $160,001–$200,000 per year.