Space Innovation Systems Engineer

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking a Space Innovation Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to a United States Government customer in Chantilly, VA. SETA contractors provide analysis and engineering services in a consulting capacity, working closely with the government's own engineering staff members.

In this position, you will provide management and outreach support to the Government Customer R&D program manager. This includes researching, recommending, and implementing R&D management actions and outreach activities to increase awareness, exposure, and knowledge of the Government Customer's R&D program internally, at other US Government agencies, traditional and non-traditional vendors, and top colleges and universities across the United States.

• Assist R&D PM
  • Plan and execute new research programs
  • Develop strategic plans and technology roadmaps
  • Prepare documentation for awarding R&D contracts
  • Support planning and excitation of budgetary aspects of the R&D Program
  • Prepare, present, and defend results of source selection activities
• Brief senior government officials on R&D Program purpose and objectives
• Monitor and report on multiple projects' costs, schedules, and performance status

• Prepare and present R&D program briefings to external organizations
• Attend as an exhibitor, R&D-relevant conferences and university seminars
• Prepare trip summaries for senior management on all external presentations
• Identify target audience(s) and determine effective communications methods
• Design/Maintain compelling outreach information for multi-media communications

• Bachelors and 10 years or more experience;
  Masters with 8 years experience
• Ability to work on-site in US Government facilities
• Current TS/SCI with polygraph
• Effective interpersonal skills, strong briefing, and written communications skills

• STEM Degree
• Level II (or higher) APDP DoD Program Management certification or equivalent
• Experience developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies
• Experience with social media, print/digital magazines, or other digital advertisement
• Experience in exhibitor and conference planning support

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.