Systems Engineer

SAIC is seeking an expert-level Systems Engineer to provide strategic program management and SETA support for multiple AI/ML and data analytics initiatives within a mission-critical intelligence environment. This role requires a dynamic leader who can interface with senior government stakeholders, coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, drive complex projects from concept through deployment, and provide technical guidance on government contracting and acquisition activities.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Project Management and Technical Leadership.
- Establish scope, metrics, roadmaps, and deliverables for AI/ML and data analytics projects.
- Prioritize requirements with program teams using Agile methodologies.
- Identify risks and develop/monitor mitigations.
- Provide technical support and guidance to COTRs on contract performance and technical matters.
- Monitor and respond to action items, process access requests, and coordinate preparation of weekly highlights.
- Support division leadership by maintaining high-level awareness of all AI/ML projects across the division.
- Mentor junior staff and interns

Systems Engineering, Documentation, and Knowledge Management

- Document workflows, processes, and requirements.
- Produce a wide range of documentation including senior leadership briefings, strategic plans, CONOPS, risk matrices, etc.
- Maintain knowledge repositories (Confluence, Hive) and distribution lists

Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Functional Coordination

- Coordinate and facilitate TEMs with government stakeholders, development teams, and vendors.
- Serve as liaison between division and department front office team.
- Coordinate vendor activities across multiple contracts, removing blockers and ensuring alignment.
- Facilitate demonstrations, training sessions, and outreach activities.
- Coordinate weekly division meetings with comprehensive action tracking and follow-up.

Technical Evaluation and Analysis

- Test and evaluate developing AI/ML platforms and capabilities to assess functionality and readiness.
- Analyze data and create user feedback mechanisms to inform development priorities and decision-making

- 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
- Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

Leadership and Government Engagement

- Proven ability to interface with senior government leadership and influence critical program decisions.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, project managers, and end users.
- Knowledge of government contracting and acquisition processes, including FAR, OTA, and COTR roles.
- Ability to provide technical support and guidance to COTRs.

Systems Engineering and Project Management

- Strong experience with Agile methodologies and sprint-based development.
- Understanding of software and system development lifecycles.
- Experience managing full project lifecycles from concept through deployment.
- Experience documenting workflows, processes, and CONOPS.
- Knowledge of requirements gathering, analysis, and prioritization methods.
- Experience identifying project risks and developing/monitoring mitigations.

AI/ML and Data Analytics

- Experience with AI/ML technologies and model integration into systems.
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
- Understanding of deep learning concepts and architectures.
- Experience evaluating or testing developing AI/ML platforms.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and visualize data to support decision-making.
- Experience capturing UI/UX requirements to inform product development.
- Experience working with large language models (LLMs).

Communication and Coordination

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging to technical and executive audiences.
- Strong facilitation and coordination skills across cross-functional teams.
- Experience producing technical documentation, presentations, A&A artifacts, and leadership briefings.

Tools and Technical Skills

- Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with collaboration and knowledge management platforms (Confluence, Hive).
- Proficiency with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Strong organizational skills managing multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.