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DescriptionSAIC is seeking a manager for a task order to support the engineering, development, integration and sustainment of a state-of-the-art satellite ground system at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The manager will report directly to the program manager and support the Space Systems Command Innovation and Prototyping Delta to develop, deploy, modernize, and expand the program and its customers.Duties include:Capture system requirements and develop system baselinesConduct full lifecycle engineering reviews including System Requirements (SSRs) and System Design Reviews (SDRs), Preliminary (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), etc.Support and participate in system Configuration Management process including Engineering Change Proposal, Engineering Review Board/Configuration Control Boards (ECP, ERB/CCB)Identify system development risks, construct risk management plan and risk mitigation approachesDesign and implement technical solutions for new business needs and challenges.Respond to and resolve issues reported by employees by debugging, performing root cause analysis, and working closely with internal and external support teamsParticipate in the extraction, organization and documentation of hardware, firmware, and communication system requirements.Work with the Systems Test Team to ensure proper requirement Verification and Validation methodology and execution, including determining test strategy and coverage based on a technical risk assessment for each use case or functionality.Manage technical team performance and interactionsQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and 10+ years or more relevant experience; Master's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and 8 years or more relevant experienceActive Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCIMinimum of 5 years of experience in the areas of systems development, engineering and acquisitionDemonstrated success managing projects to budget and scheduleDemonstrated success managing staffProven knowledge in Requirements Management, Quality Control, and Configuration ManagementDesiredKnowledge of systems engineering processes, methods, tools, and program roles to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for Satellite Ground Equipment/SystemsFamiliar with systems engineering standards such as IEEE 15288 and INCOSEExperience with systems migration to, systems implementation in the cloudProject Management Professional certificationDemonstrated success overseeing a growing number of disparate SaaS systems with complex integrations and automationsExperience in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) construct and Earned Value processesREQNUMBER: 2614603SAIC 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 saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
DescriptionSAIC is seeking a manager for a task order to support the engineering, development, integration and sustainment of a state-of-the-art satellite ground system at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The manager will report directly to the program manager and support the Space Systems Command Innovation and Prototyping Delta to develop, deploy, modernize, and expand the program and its customers.Duties include:Capture system requirements and develop system baselinesConduct full lifecycle engineering reviews including System Requirements (SSRs) and System Design Reviews (SDRs), Preliminary (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), etc.Support and participate in system Configuration Management process including Engineering Change Proposal, Engineering Review Board/Configuration Control Boards (ECP, ERB/CCB)Identify system development risks, construct risk management plan and risk mitigation approachesDesign and implement technical solutions for new business needs and challenges.Respond to and resolve issues reported by employees by debugging, performing root cause analysis, and working closely with internal and external support teamsParticipate in the extraction, organization and documentation of hardware, firmware, and communication system requirements.Work with the Systems Test Team to ensure proper requirement Verification and Validation methodology and execution, including determining test strategy and coverage based on a technical risk assessment for each use case or functionality.Manage technical team performance and interactionsQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and 10+ years or more relevant experience; Master's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and 8 years or more relevant experienceActive Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCIMinimum of 5 years of experience in the areas of systems development, engineering and acquisitionDemonstrated success managing projects to budget and scheduleDemonstrated success managing staffProven knowledge in Requirements Management, Quality Control, and Configuration ManagementDesiredKnowledge of systems engineering processes, methods, tools, and program roles to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for Satellite Ground Equipment/SystemsFamiliar with systems engineering standards such as IEEE 15288 and INCOSEExperience with systems migration to, systems implementation in the cloudProject Management Professional certificationDemonstrated success overseeing a growing number of disparate SaaS systems with complex integrations and automationsExperience in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) construct and Earned Value processesREQNUMBER: 2614603SAIC 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 saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability#J-18808-Ljbffr
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