Description
SAIC has an opening for a Systems Engineer to support Launch Infrastructure Acquisition with a working knowledge of complex and critical launch systems and processes in order to provide expert advice and technical evaluations. Addresses both future mission acquisition strategy and the maintenance of on-going contracts. Supports cradle-to-grave launch and launch support activities. Navigates challenges associated with multiple launch service providers and appropriate separation of proprietary information while maintaining horizontal engineering focus on integration of requirements to assure compatibility across multiple launch systems.
Specific duties include:
Develop acquisition strategies and documents to procure launch infrastructure services and support equipment
Perform requirements planning tasks including review and technical assessments of key infrastructure contractual documentation
Support annual budget planning and execution reviews, as well as technical and programmatic meetings
Perform technical evaluation of contractor proposals
Review and track requirements, assess adequacy of verification activities, identify risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation or implementation milestones
Identify and evaluate new or changing requirements, capture emerging risks and recommend plans of action consistent with strategic goals
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, resolving issues as needed
Support launch vehicle infrastructure contractor reviews to assess progress and issues in meeting mission requirements
Support contract management activities for ECP forecasting and implementation coordination, award fee evaluation and contractor oversight
Assess strategic impacts of proposed launch vehicle infrastructure changes
Identify enhancements and assess viability from a programmatic, business and acquisition execution perspective
Verify that recommended acquisition approaches are executable within resource constraints and mission integration risks are identified and mitigated
Assess new entrant launch vehicle provider capabilities and processes
Leverage launch experience to provide support in preparing for and conducting all required meetings, briefings, and readiness reviews
Retain cognizance over launch related studies and provide leadership with timely and relevant assessments
Maintain familiarity with client/customer strategic roadmap and updates to US space policy
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools, such as Confluence
Working knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle requirements
Program management experience and a working knowledge of customer/client budgeting and financial processes
In addition:
5 years Government acquisition experience
2 years of customer/client experience
Desired:2 years launch experience
Clearance:
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. REQNUMBER: 2314982-2963
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