JOB DESCRIPTION: SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to fulfill a senior contractor role at a government facility in Chantilly, VA. As a member of the contract’s senior leadership team, this leader is responsible and accountable to the government and Program Manager (PM)/Deputy PM for the successful task execution of contract requirements at this location. Key responsibilities: • Performs as Lead SETA for operations and systems engineering activities- directly supports Directorate senior government staff • Oversees, guides, prioritizes technical tasks for 40+ expert Systems Engineering and Technical Advisors (SETA) • Promotes thought leadership and “can do” attitude across SETA team and to government – leads by example • Partners with Government to anticipate, analyze, and address requirements, risks, and opportunities for all contract requirements • Collaborates closely with subject matter experts within organization to identify appropriate resources to support current and new tasks • Facilitate cross-Directorate, cross-site collaboration and coordination • Proactively coordinates with program leadership on management topics related to tasks, priorities, travel, and staffing--anticipates and provides solutions • “Leans forward” and works with other Contract Leads to address technical and program management topics • Perform SAIC manager’s responsibilities (e.g. staffing, personnel management, etc.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Degree is contractually required. Required: • US Citizenship • Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph • Minimum 10 years’ experience with National Reconnaissance Office • Minimum five years’ experience as a lead within programs/projects of similar size, scope, and complexity or directly managing programs of smaller size, scope, and complexity • Minimum five years’ experience of supporting 24/7 operational environments, preferably supporting NRO ground stations • Relevant experience working with other IC organizations • Knowledge of GEOINT and/or SIGINT space and ground architecture including mission control and/or mission processing functions • Proven success as a leader and manager, guiding technical staff and managing their efforts • Demonstrated success in a high visibility position requiring self-motivation and perseverance, exemplary leadership and management skills • Professional and tactful under pressure; effective negotiation with diplomatic skills • Self-starter, master at multi-tasking able to proactively develops plans, acts, and drives tasks to closure • Thought leader and expert at independently solving complex, abstract topics • Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment; confident presenting analysis and recommendations to all levels of government • Generates consensus on topics with varied positions, promotes collaboration among all stakeholders Desired: • Familiar with Dev/Sec/Ops, Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), AI and associated tools • Familiar with JIRA, Confluence • PMP, INCOSE, and/or SAFe certifications