SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Advanced Ground Systems SETA - Acquisitions

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChantilly, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph.
A Bachelor's degree and at least 14 years of experience, a Master's degree and at least 12 years of experience, or a PhD or JD and at least 9 years of experience.
Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations.
Judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Provide overall lifecycle acquisition and program-management support to customer Program Managers, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives, and Contracting Officers.
Plan and execute end-to-end acquisition lifecycle functions.
Perform market research and technology evaluations.
Develop acquisition strategies and plans, program requirements, and incentive arrangements.
Draft acquisition documents, including statements of work, task orders, and other required solicitation or contract attachments.
Develop requests for proposals and requests for information.
Develop the Contractor Bidders’ Library for supported acquisitions.
Proactively identify, assess, and resolve risks associated with acquisition approaches and schedules.
Support source selections as an advisor.
Conduct program analysis and provide strategic recommendations.
Provide expertise in administering performance-management activities.
Analyze and monitor requirements development, performance metrics, financial limitations, and schedules of awarded contracts and programs.
Recommend acquisition and program-management improvements.
Track and hold programmatic reviews of all developers’ Contract Data Requirements Lists.
Oversee and manage developer award-fee activities and contract execution.
Identify and coordinate actions across the team.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with radio frequency, synthetic aperture radar, and electronic warfare.
A STEM Bachelor's degree.
Familiarity with tools such as Galaxy.
Familiarity with Interagency Agreements and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests.
Previous National Reconnaissance Office experience.
Familiarity with synthetic aperture radar, radio frequency, and electronic warfare.

Advanced Ground Systems SETA (Acquisitions)

USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is looking for a SETA with experience in acquisition support and project management. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated value-added judgement on a full spectrum of activities from pre-acquisition through program execution and performance management. Familiarity with RF, SAR, EW is preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide overall lifecycle acquisition and program management support to the customer Program Manager(s), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative(s), and Contracting Officer(s)
Plan and execute end-to-end acquisition lifecycle functions, including:
Perform market research and tech evals
Develop acquisition strategies/plans, program requirements, incentive arrangements
Draft acquisition docs including but not limited to SOWs, Task Orders, and other required solicitation/contract attachments
Develop RFPs and RFIs
Develop Contractor Bidders’ Library for supported acquisitions
Proactive identification, assessment, and risk resolution associated with acquisition approaches and schedules
Support source selections as an advisor
Conduct program analysis and provide strategic recommendations
Provide expertise and administering performance mgmt. activities
Analyze and monitor requirements development, performance metrics, financial limitations, and schedules of awarded contracts/programs
Recommend acquisitions and program management improvements
Track and hold programmatic reviews of all developers’ CDRLs
Oversee and manage developer award fee activities and execution of contracts
Identify and coordinate actions across the team

Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
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
Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
Judgement, Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desired Qualifications:

STEM Bachelors highly desired
Familiarity using tools like Galaxy
Familiarity with IAAs and MIPRs
Previous NRO experience
Familiarity with SAR, RF, EW

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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