Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2615121

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Jul 30, 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

POSITION OVERVIEW

Seeking a highly experienced and motivated Systems Engineer to support enterprise-level systems integration, data center operations, and technical advisory functions in support of an Intelligence Community (IC) customers. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of delivering complex technical solutions across multi-site, multi-program environments while serving as a trusted advisor to senior government leadership.

This position requires a self-starter with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills who can operate effectively in dynamic, mission-critical environments. The candidate will support systems engineering and integration activities, acquisition lifecycle management, and inter-agency collaboration efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems Engineering & Integration

• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and execute systems integration projects from inception through commissioning and operational acceptance

• Conduct technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with acquisition offices, system owners, and stakeholders to facilitate requirements analysis

• Review, analyze, and comment on change requests including RFCs, Non-Standard Service Requests, and Request Items impacting site resources

• Utilize DCIM tools to manage system implementation, maintain project tracking, and collaborate in milestone and TEM meetings

Acquisition & SETA Support

• Collaborate with SETA teams on end-to-end contract lifecycle management including market surveillance, solicitation creation, budget oversight, SOW writing, and CDRL review

• Assess RFPs/RFIs and write technical proposals in accordance with program requirements

• Elicit and deliver customer requirements documentation including Statements of Work

• Work with cross-functional teams to build and support price-to-win proposals

• Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies including generative AI, security logging, machine learning, and data architecture

Program & Project Management

• Provide overall leadership and administrative direction to configuration management, access management, and communications security teams

• Host and support milestone meetings including site surveys, PSA/PSR, ORR, ORD, and OAR events

• Provide weekly written and oral program-level briefings for senior management and cross-agency personnel

• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and Gantt charts for mission directors and government leadership

• Author and manage task authorization maintenance service (TAMS) requests to initiate project startups and approve project completions

• Document and work with stakeholders to resolve issues, liens, and risks across all assigned projects

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cutting-edge technologies and their strategic application

• Foster inter-agency collaboration and bridge communications between diverse stakeholder groups

• Interface daily with customers and clients, reporting project progress through meetings and formal project reports

• Support R&D transition facilitation, ensuring smooth movement of emerging technologies from research to practical application

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor''s degree in a related field (Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, integration, IT operations, or related technical disciplines

• Demonstrated experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DoD programs

• Proven experience in project management, systems engineering, configuration management, and enterprise systems integration

• Experience with contract lifecycle management, acquisition support, and SETA functions

• Experience conducting technical briefings to senior government leadership and executive stakeholders

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Systems Thinking: Ability to analyze complex systems and recommend integrated solutions
• Technical Communication: Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across agencies and organizations
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced, mission-critical environments
• Analytical Rigor: Strong ability to assess data, identify trends, and drive informed decisions

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with change management processes and RFC workflows

• Understanding of emerging technologies including AI/ML, security logging, and data architecture

• Experience with project management tools and reporting platforms (Gantt, dashboards, metrics)

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily office-based location in Contractor or Government spaces

• Ability to work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) required

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of program requirements

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph required

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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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