Advanced Ground Systems SETA (Acquisitions)

Advanced Ground Systems SETA (Acquisitions)

Job ID: 2614226

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Jul 9, 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

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

Qualifications

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

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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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