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Software Systems Engineer Technical Advisor

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Chantilly, VA, USA

In-Office

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Security

The Role

Provides systems engineering and technical advisory support for NRO ground enterprise software acquisition. Leads architecture, design, requirements, technical interchanges, agile process evolution, and oversight of cloud-based multi-intelligence machine learning analytics programs. Evaluates cost, schedule, performance, risks, technical debt, and architectural trade-offs while developing technical roadmaps, acquisition strategies, and program documentation for government stakeholders and development contractors.

Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC is seeking a Software Systems Engineer Technical Advisor to fill a critical position on the MERIGOLD program in Chantilly, VA. MERIGOLD is a large SETA contract, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.

All candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

This position will provide specialized engineering expertise supporting the acquisition of multi-intelligence (multi-INT) software services focused on collection orchestration. SAIC’s client is tasked with leading the integration of mission focused tools to foster increased efficiency, automation and information sharing. The qualified candidate will assist and advise Government managers responsible for the complete end-to-end life cycle of the customer's Ground Enterprise.

Job Responsibilities to include:

Lead technical and programmatic interchanges; identify and resolve issues; and provide engineering and technical advice to the customer to achieve innovative capabilities for automated multi-INT machine learning analytics
Provide program management and technical engineering support to the Government customer to manage multi-INT machine learning analytics programs; evaluate cost, performance, schedule and risks throughout the program life-cycle
Apply systems analysis and design methodology assessments to identify technical debt, architectural runway and efficiency trade-offs against current and proposed/desired cloud-based software system design
Provide software system design and requirements expertise to support the planning of future systems and architectures, and oversight of development contractors
Develop briefings and documentation material for Program / Project Manager’s engagements, including developing technical roadmaps and the acquisition strategies/documentation to implement them.
Lead agile process evolution across Government teams, development contractors, user engagement teams, and stakeholders
Work side-by-side with the other MERIGOLD staff comprised of world class System Engineers, Acquisition Engineers and Domain Experts to lead the customer in acquiring modern processing applications.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor degree in business, engineering, science, or related discipline and 9 years total experience (or a MS degree + 7 years or a PhD + 4 years). Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
Active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph
2+ years of experience supporting system architecture, design or development in a cloud environment
Demonstrated experience in managing technical, cost and schedule performance of software development programs
Demonstrated understanding of federal acquisition processes.
Strong engineering background with knowledge of software architectures and spacecraft ground systems
Domain knowledge in Agile software development practices
Demonstrated capability and success working in and leading teams
Strong oral and written communications to support interaction with government, SETA, FFRDC, external stakeholders, and development contractors at all levels on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between all organizations within a high-tempo environment
Good working knowledge of MS Office applications

Desired Education and Experience:

Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, requirements processes, budgetary practices, and acquisition documentation
Knowledge related to managing technical, cost and schedule performance of software development programs
Experience monitoring developer progress via agile metrics, identifying risks, discrepancies, and performance issues
Experience in Dev/Sec/Ops delivery of software capabilities for cloud optimized environments
Certification in agile software development methods (Scrum, SAFe)
Background with cyclical and continual prioritization of Solution-level Kanban / Backlog across programs/teams
Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification
Experience working in the Intelligence Community (IC) or with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) a PLUS!

About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, science, or a related discipline with 9 years of total experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 7 years, a PhD with 4 years, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Active Top Secret clearance with polygraph.
At least 2 years of experience supporting system architecture, design, or development in a cloud environment.
Experience managing technical, cost, and schedule performance of software development programs.
Understanding of federal acquisition processes.
Strong engineering background with knowledge of software architectures and spacecraft ground systems.
Knowledge of Agile software development practices.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in and lead teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills for coordinating with government, SETA, FFRDC, external stakeholders, and development contractors.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Expertise with the Intelligence Community acquisition cycle, requirements processes, budgetary practices, and acquisition documentation.
Experience monitoring developer progress through Agile metrics and identifying risks, discrepancies, and performance issues.
Experience delivering software capabilities through DevSecOps for cloud-optimized environments.
Certification in Agile software development methods, such as Scrum or SAFe.
Experience prioritizing Solution-level Kanban or backlogs across programs and teams.
Amazon Web Services certification.
Experience working in the Intelligence Community or with the National Reconnaissance Office.