Acquisition Systems Engineer

Acquisition Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2617674

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a complex space and ground efforts as part of an exciting and innovative set of programs.

The Acquisition Systems Engineer provides support to the Systems Program Office (SPO) in acquisition and execution of mission critical systems. The Acquisition Systems Engineer is part of a team of high-performing subject matter experts (SMEs) responsible for planning, development and execution of new acquisitions, guiding programs through Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) directed reviews, developing and executing ECPs, monitoring contract execution and providing technical analysis.

The Acquisition Systems Engineer responsibilities may include but not limited to the following:

• Pre-Acquisition, Acquisition and governance artifact generation
• Guiding program acquisitions through agency governance process
• Assisting leadership in coordination and collaboration activities across multiple agencies and with oversight
• Coordinating acquisitions and acquisition documents across the Program Office
• Maintaining awareness of Systems Engineering Processes and Artifacts
• Representing the Program Office in customer acquisition discussions related to current and future contracts
• Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for compliance, execution, and program status

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelors and 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 years or more experience; PhD and 9 years or more experience
• Experience with Federal, Department Of War (DoW), and Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition processes
• Experience with Space Acquisition Process
• Experience in acquisition planning and execution
• Experience in research and development acquisitions to include technology development planning
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills
• Ability to quickly understand and respond to Government queries

Target salary range: $180,001 - $220,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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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