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Description SAIC is seeking an Acquisition & Financial Management Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to a United States Government customer in Chantilly, VA. The successful candidate will support technology transition and acquisition for next-generation national security space, air, and ground systems - advancing capabilities from low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) applied research through program baseline insertion. This role requires a professional who can bridge technical, acquisition, and financial domains to ensure successful program execution in a fast-paced, mission-critical enviornment. Roles and Responsibilities + Advise on acquisition strategies, contracting approaches, and compliance regulations + Prepare, review, and update acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Strategies, Request for Information (RFI), Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), and source selection plans + Provide technical and programmatic input during source selections, contract modifications, and performance evaluations + Monitor contractor performance, track deliverables, and identify schedule, cost, and performance risks + Recommend and implement solutions to ensure schedule, cost, and technical objectives are met + Support milestones and readiness reviews by developing briefings, decision memoranda, and risk assessments + Coordinate with contracting officers, program control officers (Finance), legal counsel, and technical stakeholders to resolve acquisition-related issues + Support program financial planning, budgeting, and execution in accordance with DoD PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution) processes + Track program funding obligations, expenditures, and forecasts; develop spend plans and financial status reports + Conduct financial analysis to identify funding shortfalls, execution delays, and cost trends + Support cost estimating and analysis for program and contract decisions + Ensure financial data integrity and compliance with government financial management policies and procedures + Serve as liaison between financial management, acquisition, and technical teams to ensure alignment of program objectives and resources + Support risk management, schedule integration, and performance metrics tracking + Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the program office + Contribute to meetings, working groups, and program reviews + Support milestone reviews, readiness assessments, and risk management activities by developing data-driven analysis and briefing materials + Represent the program office in internal and external meetings, providing acquisition and financial status updates and recommendations Qualifications Required Qualifications + Active TS/SCI with Polygraph + Bachelor's degree +10 years of related experience (or Master's degree +8 years) + Understanding of SIGINT and/or GEOINT systems and technologies + Knowledge of DoD/IC acquisition processes and contract lifecycle management + Demonstrated program / project management and technical leadership experience + Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments + Proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Excel + Strong briefing, writing, and interpersonal skills + Aptitude for on-site SETA work with government stakeholders Desired Qualifications + Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in STEM, Business Administration, or related discipline + Comprehensive understanding of DoD PPB and FYDP budget processes, experience with unfunded requirements (UFR) identification and advocacy + Deep familiarity with DoD and IC acquisition, budget, and contracting processes; knowledge of inter-organizational agreements (IAs, MOUs) + Knowledge of RF engineering principles (linearity, noise figure, gain, VSWR), wideband receiver architectures, digital signal processing, phased arrays, or RF system testing + Understanding of requirements development and its influence on budget and contract processes + Experience coordinating with DoD or IC R&D organizations + Knowledge of Program Management Tools; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex analysis) Key Skills + Acquisition lifecycle management + Contract and cost analysis + Financial planning and execution + Risk and schedule management + Stakeholder coordination and communication REQNUMBER: 2610935SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit . For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability