Description
SAIC’s National Security & Space Group is seeking a Chief Systems Integrator to fill a critical position in the Systems Integration and Ground (SIG) portfolio. The position is in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to upgrade to a Polygraph . The SIG portfolio comprises numerous contracts supporting multiple customers across the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Enterprise, focused on the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.
The Chief Systems Integrator (CSI) will lead and manage a new portfolio level functional team, providing prioritized Systems Integration support across a broad set of DoD and Intelligence programs. You will work side-by-side with program leadership and staff comprised of world class System Engineers, Systems Architects, Integration and Domain Experts providing integration solutions across the portfolio.
Responsibilities include:
Lead, build and manage the Systems Integration Team
Serve as the Systems Integration discipline steward across portfolio
Actively drive and develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges and communicate solutions to Customer and Corporate leadership
Provide technical leadership, guidance and direct support to programs on architecture development, development approaches, interface closure and integration and deployment methodologies
Drive collaboration, situational awareness and understanding across the team and programs
Lead and oversee in-depth reviews and analysis of program plans
Conduct executive level presentations and written reports
Identify, document and manage risks, assumptions, dependencies and escalation
Reports to Vice President of Systems Integration and Ground Programs
Qualifications
Required:
Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to upgrade to a Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree and 14 years’ experience, Master's degree and 12 years' experience
Familiarity with IC and/or DoD space architectures, systems, and/or operations
Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills; able to convey information across multiple customer and corporate audiences
Demonstrated successful performance in IT, Computer Application and/or Space systems integration
Capability to adapt to fluid situations and prioritize taskings in a dynamic environment
Desired:
Professional certification such as IASAE or DAWIA
MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related technical degree with a minimum of 18 years’ related experience in an engineering environment
Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from requirements analysis through verification testing
Experience in a Systems Engineering Integration and Test environment for complex systems, specifically Space and Ground systems supporting DoD and/or IC Space programs
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: 2400473
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