SYSTEMS ENGINEER Job Listing at SAIC in Chantilly, VA (Job ID 2615121)

Description

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Seeking a highly experienced and motivated Systems Engineer to support enterprise-level systems integration, data center operations, and technical advisory functions in support of an Intelligence Community (IC) customers. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of delivering complex technical solutions across multi-site, multi-program environments while serving as a trusted advisor to senior government leadership.

 

This position requires a self-starter with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills who can operate effectively in dynamic, mission-critical environments. The candidate will support systems engineering and integration activities, acquisition lifecycle management, and inter-agency collaboration efforts.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems Engineering & Integration

• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and execute systems integration projects from inception through commissioning and operational acceptance 

• Conduct technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with acquisition offices, system owners, and stakeholders to facilitate requirements analysis 

• Review, analyze, and comment on change requests including RFCs, Non-Standard Service Requests, and Request Items impacting site resources 

• Utilize DCIM tools to manage system implementation, maintain project tracking, and collaborate in milestone and TEM meetings 

Acquisition & SETA Support

• Collaborate with SETA teams on end-to-end contract lifecycle management including market surveillance, solicitation creation, budget oversight, SOW writing, and CDRL review 

• Assess RFPs/RFIs and write technical proposals in accordance with program requirements 

• Elicit and deliver customer requirements documentation including Statements of Work 

• Work with cross-functional teams to build and support price-to-win proposals 

• Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies including generative AI, security logging, machine learning, and data architecture 

Program & Project Management

• Provide overall leadership and administrative direction to configuration management, access management, and communications security teams 

• Host and support milestone meetings including site surveys, PSA/PSR, ORR, ORD, and OAR events 

• Provide weekly written and oral program-level briefings for senior management and cross-agency personnel 

• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and Gantt charts for mission directors and government leadership 

• Author and manage task authorization maintenance service (TAMS) requests to initiate project startups and approve project completions 

• Document and work with stakeholders to resolve issues, liens, and risks across all assigned projects 

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cutting-edge technologies and their strategic application 

• Foster inter-agency collaboration and bridge communications between diverse stakeholder groups 

• Interface daily with customers and clients, reporting project progress through meetings and formal project reports 

• Support R&D transition facilitation, ensuring smooth movement of emerging technologies from research to practical application 

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, integration, IT operations, or related technical disciplines

• Demonstrated experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DoD programs

• Proven experience in project management, systems engineering, configuration management, and enterprise systems integration

• Experience with contract lifecycle management, acquisition support, and SETA functions

• Experience conducting technical briefings to senior government leadership and executive stakeholders

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Systems Thinking: Ability to analyze complex systems and recommend integrated solutions
• Technical Communication: Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across agencies and organizations
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced, mission-critical environments
• Analytical Rigor: Strong ability to assess data, identify trends, and drive informed decisions

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with change management processes and RFC workflows

• Understanding of emerging technologies including AI/ML, security logging, and data architecture

• Experience with project management tools and reporting platforms (Gantt, dashboards, metrics)

   

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily office-based location in Contractor or Government spaces

• Ability to work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) required

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of program requirements

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph required

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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