Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is looking for a well-qualified Systems Engineer - Project Management Support to join an exciting program in Springfield, VA. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a willingness to learn and the ability to be an immediate contributor in fast paced team environments. Job responsibilities include providing tailored project management, acquisition, specialized systems engineering, and technical analysis support for a portfolio of advanced capabilities in the maritime domain. The candidate will be required to monitor project cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout the acquisition life cycle and to generate associated reports and deliverables while working in close coordination with customer project officer.
Primary tasks include:
Support the sustainment of current capabilities as well as the development of future enhanced capabilities to meet the customer's evolving operational needs;
Provide high-level systems engineering expertise in support of system acquisition, platform integration, testing and evaluation, and deployment activities;
Preparation and submission of project status reports, briefing materials, and other administrative deliverables;
Attend project meetings including formal milestone reviews (requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, etc.) and informal planning sessions to track status and actions related to cost, schedule, and technical performance;
Support new concept development, configuration and risk management activities, long-range strategic planning, and other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
An active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for access to sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI);
The ability to complete a counter-intelligence scope polygraph (post hire);
Shall have 5 years or more experience providing technical project management support for DOD and/or IC acquisitions;
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or operations research; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 8+ years of general experience.
Desired Qualifications
Prior Systems Engineering or Program Management acquisition certification from the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) or equivalent authority;
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience supporting government CORs and contract documentation - Procurement Requests, Statements of Work, Acquisition Plans, Technical Advisory Reports, and other contracting documents
COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an SAIC location. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing. SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.
