Systems Engineer Manager

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager in Chantilly, VA to join as a senior contractor, leading a team of SETA professionals and coordinating with government leadership for successful task execution at a government facility.

Responsibilities include leading a large SETA team, prioritizing tasks, and fostering collaboration across directors and sites while ensuring staffing and program management excellence in a high-visibility role.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph.
• 10+ years experience with National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
• 5+ years leading programs/projects of similar size or managing smaller programs.
• 5+ years supporting 24/7 operational environments, preferably NRO ground stations.

Responsibilities

• Lead SETA for operations and systems engineering activities, supporting Directorate senior government staff.
• Oversee and prioritize technical tasks for 40+ SETA engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Staff supervision

Communication

Strategic planning

Government contracting

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14+ years

Master's degree + 12+ years

PhD/JD + 9+ years

Tools

Dev/Sec/Ops tools

MBSE tools

AI tools

JIRA

Confluence

PMP

INCOSE

SAFe certifications

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to fulfill a senior contractor role at a government facility in Chantilly, VA. As a member of the contract’s senior leadership team, this leader is responsible and accountable to the government and Program Manager (PM)/Deputy PM for the successful task execution of contract requirements at this location.

• Performs as Lead SETA for operations and systems engineering activities- directly supports Directorate senior government staff

• Oversees, guides, prioritizes technical tasks for 40+ expert Systems Engineering and Technical Advisors (SETA)

• Promotes thought leadership and “can do” attitude across SETA team and to government – leads by example

• Partners with Government to anticipate, analyze, and address requirements, risks, and opportunities for all contract requirements

• Collaborates closely with subject matter experts within organization to identify appropriate resources to support current and new tasks

• Facilitate cross-Directorate, cross-site collaboration and coordination

• Proactively coordinates with program leadership on management topics related to tasks, priorities, travel, and staffing--anticipates and provides solutions

• “Leans forward” and works with other Contract Leads to address technical and program management topics

• Perform SAIC manager’s responsibilities (e.g. staffing, personnel management, etc.)

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Degree is contractually required.

Required

• US Citizenship

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph

• Minimum 10 years’ experience with National Reconnaissance Office

• Minimum five years’ experience as a lead within programs/projects of similar size, scope, and complexity or directly managing programs of smaller size, scope, and complexity

• Minimum five years’ experience of supporting 24/7 operational environments, preferably supporting NRO ground stations

• Relevant experience working with other IC organizations

• Knowledge of GEOINT and/or SIGINT space and ground architecture including mission control and/or mission processing functions

• Proven success as a leader and manager, guiding technical staff and managing their efforts

• Demonstrated success in a high visibility position requiring self-motivation and perseverance, exemplary leadership and management skills

• Professional and tactful under pressure; effective negotiation with diplomatic skills

• Self-starter, master at multi-tasking able to proactively develops plans, acts, and drives tasks to closure

• Thought leader and expert at independently solving complex, abstract topics

• Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment; confident presenting analysis and recommendations to all levels of government

• Generates consensus on topics with varied positions, promotes collaboration among all stakeholders

Desired

• Familiar with Dev/Sec/Ops, Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), AI and associated tools

• Familiar with JIRA, Confluence

• PMP, INCOSE, and/or SAFe certifications

Target salary range: $180,001 - $220,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.