Major Systems Acquisition Specialist Job Listing at SAIC in Sterling, VA (Job ID 2613241)

Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Major Systems Acquisition (MSA) Specialist to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity is to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise and solution-oriented mindset will contribute towards mission success. If you thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment with the goal of driving projects to success, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a candidate who will:

• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents in support of MSAs
• Facilitate program reviews (including program wide quarterly reviews) coordinating and compiling inputs from a large number of stakeholders
• Participate in technical interchange meetings with customer program and vendor stakeholders
• Guide and support program acquisitions through formal governance and oversight processes
• Develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
• Provide program element coordination among various stakeholders
• Act with initiative and flexibility to work both individually and in a team environment with limited oversight
• Anticipate and address customer requirements

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and poly in order to be considered for this role
• Bachelor's Degree, or commensurate experience may be substituted for the degree
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in DoD or IC MSA efforts or comparable ACAT I/II programs
• Strong familiarity with Milestone Decision Authorities and System Review Boards
• Exceptional oral and written communications for decision makers
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality deliverables within given deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline 
• 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years of experience supporting MSA or comparable ACAT I/II efforts
• Ability to travel 10% of the time