Systems Engineer Manager

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 220.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SAIC seeks a Systems Engineering Manager in Chantilly, VA, to fulfill a senior contractor role at a government facility. You will be part of the senior leadership team responsible for successful task execution and direct government interface.

You will lead a large SETA team, coordinate with Directorates, and drive staffing, performance, and risk management across contract requirements. A strong background in GEOINT/SIGINT is highly valued.

Formación

• US Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
• Minimum five years’ experience as a lead within programs of similar size or managing programs of smaller size.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operational environments, preferably NRO ground stations.
• Proven leadership and program management skills in high-visibility roles.

Responsabilidades

• Perform SAIC manager’s responsibilities (staffing, personnel management, etc.).
• Lead as Lead SETA for operations and systems engineering activities—support government staff.
• Oversee and prioritize technical tasks for 40+ SETA professionals.
• Collaborate with government to address requirements, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate with program leadership on management topics (travel, staffing, priorities).
• Foster cross-directorate collaboration and promote proactive solutions.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or JD (optional)

Herramientas

JIRA

Confluence

Descripción del empleo

Job ID

2617764

Location

Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-10-08

Category

Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory

Systems Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

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.

Key responsibilities

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

Key responsibilities

• 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.