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SAIC · 2 days ago

GEOINT Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a GEOINT Systems Engineer to support their Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. The role involves collaborating with government and program personnel to analyze new concepts and technologies, advising on system engineering analysis, and providing support for mission processing services throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with development contractors, government program personnel, and customers on systems engineering and acquisition functions for GEOINT collection, mission management, and mission processing

Provide oversight and monitor software development and integration activities, ensuring alignment with government requirements and objectives

Perform engineering and analysis to support the successful development and delivery of core mission processing services throughout the acquisition lifecycle

Maintain cognizance of GEOINT mission projects, including technical baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks, and costs

Advise senior and mid-level managers on architectural decisions, investment strategies, acquisition priorities, and project risk assessments

Conduct strategic planning for mission architecture (e.g., technical trade studies, future architecture definition, software service recommendations) and programmatic needs (e.g., budgeting, cost estimation, acquisition schedules)

Assess performance, cost, schedule, and risk impacts on existing ground architecture implementations

Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans

Coordinate program activities to align with strategic priorities and performance standards

Qualification

GEOINT systems knowledgeIC/DoD system acquisitionProcessing capabilities developmentGround software knowledgeMission operations experienceOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. (Additional years of exp in lieu of degree.)

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly

Knowledge/ Experience of GEOINT systems, including space and ground architecture, mission control, and mission processing functions

Knowledge/ Experience in IC/DoD system acquisition, including roles, processes, and project/program management

Experience in developing or supporting the development of processing capabilities for GEOINT systems

Domain knowledge in ground software, space development programs, or mission operations

Experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC) programs

Self-motivated professional capable of executing tasks with minimal guidance

Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills, able to convey information across multiple customer and corporate audiences