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Company: SAIC
Location: Chantilly, VA
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the NRO Commercial System Program Office (CSPO).  This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future combined IC/DoD Government and commercial space architecture.  The candidate will evaluate and report on the current DoD and IC use of commercial space providers and help inform gaps in industry-provided commercial space capabilities. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite experience and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of satellite capabilities & activities.  The successful candidate will work both independently and in a team-based environment. 

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Directly support CSPO as the office responsible for commercial overhead data acquisition for the NRO
  • Support the CSPO execute their responsibilities in leading the Enterprise Commercial Consortium (ECC) which is the NRO's “Front Door” for engagement with Commercial satellite data providers
  • Prepares NRO industry engagement written materials for conferences and other externally facing engagements
  • Prepares an assessment of the commercial data provider marketplace and create opportunities for direct engagements with commercial providers in a variety of virtual and in-person forums
  • Prepares and documents findings related to commercial data provider marketplace capabilities & technologies
  • In response to NRO Directorate market research needs, provides timely and relevant reports and briefings to NRO Directorates on commercial data provider capabilities
  • Liaises and coordinates across NRO Directorates/Organizations to research, gather, conceptualize, identify, and capture architecture and data requirements

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering (preferred); or Science, Space related field
  • 5 or more years of Space systems engineering experience
  • Proven technical expertise and communications skills that demonstrate the ability to interface with all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations - making recommendations and providing professional advice and assistance to include preparing research reports and presentation briefings
  • Ability to apply technical expertise and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership

Desired Qualifications

  • 7 or more years of Space systems engineering experience
  • Current understanding of Commercial Space provider marketplace and current satellite capabilities 


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