Agile Systems Engineer

SAIC is seeking an Agile Systems Engineer to fill a critical position on SAIC's large SETA program supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) in Chantilly, VA, 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. 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:

• Participate in and contribute to 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 analytics programs; evaluate cost, performance, schedule and risks throughout the program life-cycle
• Support agile process evolution across Government teams, development contractors, user engagement teams, and stakeholders
• 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 technical 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. 
• You will 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.

SAIC® 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.