Job ID: 2407518
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted: 2024-05-29
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: No
Description

SAIC is seeking a Program Manager with Acquisition and Business Management experience to join our Space and Intelligence Business Group while working on-site at the Chantilly, VA office. This position directly supports the Director of Contracts for a robust Research and Development organization closely aligned with the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). The work is designed to accelerate and advance the research and development efforts for ground, aerial and space-based, national security-related technologies supporting the generation after next.

This an opening for a Program Manager to work closely with a diverse team of Acquisition and Contract Specialists in support of the engineering, development and implementation of future space and ground-based architecture. This position will require a blend of leadership and program management skills while drawing upon Acquisition and Business Management experience. Your role is to assist the Director of Contracts in the support of development and execution activities that acquire cutting-edge capabilities and prototypes.

Unique Duties:
Perform Project Management duties and responsibilities as directed/advised by the Senior Acquisition Officer; position will consist primarily of PM work (50-75%)
Assist and Mentor COTRs, recommending and managing COTR training; leading acquisition activities; open to non-traditional contracting methods and Disruptive Acquisitions
Work with government technical and contracts staff developing acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling program development and implementation
Provide a depth of understanding to coach and guide government technical and contracts staff through the Acquisition R&D Process
Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages
Support the review, vetting, and approval of acquisition documents such as an sole source justification, CDRLs, and Statement of Work (SOW)
Draft contractual documents for government contracts officer review and signature
Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals

Common Duties:
Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements
Enter funding information into customer's financial tools
Develop acquisition packages in accordance with government acquisition checklists
Draft and review common acquisition artifacts such as statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria
Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals
Effectively work with development teams to track technical progress, identify blockers to progress, and assess technical solutions
Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Poly
Bachelor's degree and 14 years related experience or Master's degree and 12 years related experience
Acquisition support experience of 5 years (NRO experience preferred)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and environment
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional team
Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and communications skills
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.