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Systems Engineer Manager

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Job Description

JOB 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:

  • 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

About Us

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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