Major Systems Acquisition Specialist

Major Systems Acquisition Specialist

Job ID: 2617123

Location: Sterling, VA, United States

Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

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 has an immediate opening for a Major Systems Acquisition (MSA) Specialist to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity is to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise and solution-oriented mindset will contribute towards mission success. If you thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment with the goal of driving projects to success, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a candidate who will:

• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents in support of MSAs
• Facilitate program reviews (including program wide quarterly reviews) coordinating and compiling inputs from a large number of stakeholders
• Participate in technical interchange meetings with customer program and vendor stakeholders
• Guide and support program acquisitions through formal governance and oversight processes
• Develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
• Provide program element coordination among various stakeholders
• Act with initiative and flexibility to work both individually and in a team environment with limited oversight
• Anticipate and address customer requirements

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this role
• Bachelor''s Degree, or commensurate experience may be substituted for the degree
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in DoD or IC MSA efforts or comparable ACAT I/II programs
• Strong familiarity with Milestone Decision Authorities and System Review Boards
• Exceptional oral and written communications for decision makers
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality deliverables within given deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline
• 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years of experience supporting MSA or comparable ACAT I/II efforts
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. 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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