Senior Systems Engineer

  • SAIC
  • DC
  • Jul 27, 2026

Job Description

Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to act as a Acquisition Specialist in Washington, DC.
In this role you will:
  • Provide tailored systems engineering services with an expert level understanding of DoD and IC acquisitions processes.
  • Develop, update and maintain baseline configuration of capability needs and requirements.
  • Participate in periodic reviews of project status to include system reviews, design reviews, quarterly and monthly performance reviews providing formal minutes of the meeting and tracking action items assigned.
  • Support the program cost group as necessary in their conduct of formal cost estimates and assessments.
  • Apply critical thinking to assist with the formulation of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, J&A documentation, etc.
  • Assist with the management of contracts
  • Review of Contract Deliverables. (CDRL's)
  • Formulate and process Technical Direction Letters
  • Perform review of contract financial plans and spend plans.

Qualifications
Qualifications:
  • Shall have Bachelor's degree and 9 years' (minimum) experience with DoD and/or IC acquisitions. Additional years experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Shall have recent experience (within past 5 years) supporting a large program that achieved a major milestone.
  • TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

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