Acquisition Strategy, Backend as a Service (BaaS), Bid Analysis, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Financial Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Market Research, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Organizational Skills, Professional Services, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Research Contracts, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Solicitation Planning, Statement of Work (SOW), Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, Top Secret Clearance, Work From Home
Senior Acquisition Specialist
Job ID: 2613989
Location: Chantilly, VA, United States
Date Posted: Jun 25, 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 is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support SAIC's Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.
As the Senior Acquisition Specialist, you will assist the Program Office in administering contracts throughout the complete end-to-end life cycle, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and collaborating with technical teams to translate research objectives into clear contractual language. You will also bridge the gap between technical innovation and acquisition processes, and strategic planning while effectively communicating with the Program office, SETAs, and the Contracting Office to facilitate successful project outcomes while maintaining procurement integrity and fiscal responsibility.
Job Responsibilities include to include:
- Working with Program Office staff (COTRs, GPOCs, SETAs, etc.) and Contracts staff (Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, etc.) to develop acquisition strategies and documentation.
- Supporting new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award and execution for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Task Orders, (TOs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Contract Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Interagency Agreements (IAs), as well as alternative contracting approaches such as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and Commercial purchases.
- Drafting common acquisition artifacts such as Market Research Reports, Statements of Work (SOW), Acquisition Strategy Council (ASC) briefings, Justification and Approvals, (J&As), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), In Scope Determinations, proposal evaluation criteria, etc.
- Providing acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
- Working with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements.
- Supporting all aspects of contract competition to include pre-award activities, source selections, and post award.
- Providing acquisition support to the COTRs and the Program office.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
- Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, requirements processes, budgetary practices, and acquisition documentation.
- 7+ years of government contracting / acquisition experience, DAWIA Certification in Contracting or equivalent.
- Experience with traditional/non-FAR acquisition vehicles a plus (IDIQ, BAA, OTA, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and agile environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication and coordination skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
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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SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.