AI Acquisition System Engineer

Job ID: 2616609

Location

Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-09-08

Category

Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory

Systems Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

No

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a AI Acquisition System Engineer to support the NRO in Chantilly, VA.

With a background in acquisition system engineering, project management and a keen interest in AI, the AI Acquisition System Engineer will be part of a team dedicated to providing comprehensive lifecycle acquisition support and technical guidance to the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate. They will have demonstrated experience in acquisition and project management, coupled with the ability to offer strategic insights across all phases of the acquisition process, from pre-acquisition through program execution and performance management.

Responsibilities to include

• Support Program Manager(s), Contracting Officer's Technical Representative(s), and Contracting Officer(s) throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including planning, coordination, and execution, while developing and refining project plans, schedules, and milestones in alignment with program objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and task alignment.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables, alerting leadership to potential risks or deviations from the project plan and liaise with various teams and departments to ensure the availability of necessary resources (e.g., computing resources, tools, and data).
• Track resource allocation and utilization to optimize project efficiency and avoid resource bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, deliverable tracking, and project dashboards, and r