SYSTEMS ENGINEER Job Listing at SAIC in El Segundo, CA (Job ID 2416156)

Description

Description

SAIC's Horizon program is seeking Acquisition and Engineering support for the U.S. Space Forces mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power system portfolio. This position is available in El Segundo, California.  

The Horizon program supports Government systems program offices with subject matter experts that have a background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition and engineering processes.  Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions, program management, and engineering support on various capability development programs that are intended to protect and defend the Nation's most valuable space assets. Our team is at the forefront of the advising and assisting the Government throughout the full lifecycle of systems acquisition and engineering processes that enable in most instances, rapid fielding to meet warfighter needs.  

Typical responsibilities include:

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution. 
  
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
  
• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
  
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
  
• Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports. 
  
• Provide Systems Engineering expertise across the entire lifecycle from concept development to operations (for either Space-based, Ground-based space systems and, or the Ground Systems/Command & Control services that operate those capabilities).
  
• Provide technical oversight of development efforts (i.e., design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, production and sustainment) whether they are traditional acquisition methods (e.g., waterfall, spiral, etc.) or agile/prototype.
  
• Develop operational concepts, requirements, and architectural designs; evolve system architectures, conduct and analyze requirements flow down, propose verification methodologies and mitigation approaches.

Qualifications

This is you:

• Bachelor's degree and nine (9) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions, program management and, or engineering management within the Department of Defense.
• Experience with the following:
  • Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process
  • Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process
  • Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination. 

Desired Skills:

• Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering. 
  
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP, Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, etc.) 
  
• Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area. 

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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