Logistics Systems Engineer

Description

Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available.

SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA, applying the full range of the systems engineering discipline (e.g., Requirements Development, Architecture, SE milestones: SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.), and/or DAWIA/PMI Program Management will be especially well-prepared to excel.

Job Description:

This position is for a Logistics Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Logistics Systems Engineer bridges security compliance with supply chain and asset management, ensuring secure, compliant transport, storage, and handling of unclassified to highly sensitive classified materials. In addition, the candidate selected for the Logistics Systems Engineer role will be responsible for coordinating across various locations at government and contractor sites on transport and storage.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end transport of unclassified and classified materials, including identifying, packing, shipping, and conducting joint inventories of items.

• Conduct audits, inventory reconciliations, and inspections to ensure proper tracking of unclassified to classified assets and materials in accordance with security protocols.

• Develop and execute Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, providing oversight for secure logistics and protecting against risks to test and training activities.

• Initiate inquiries into potential security incidents (loss or compromise of classified information), conduct investigations, and generate damage assessment reports.

Qualifications

• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.

• Acquisition experience including development of CDRLs, SOWs, evaluation of vendors.

• Experience providing programmatic support (evaluate vendor program plans, schedules, risks, etc) to logistics efforts.

• Previous experience in logistics management in support of DoD or satellite programs (preferably in a DoD SAP environment).

• Familiarity with secure transportation procedures and logistics systems for tracking assets.

• Experience conducting annual self-inspections and developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, and JSIG regulations.

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.

• Experience with the Intelligence Community or the Department of Defense Satellite Program Office best practices.

• Experience facilitating and running large, program-level meetings.

• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.

• Active TS/SCI with current Poly Required.

• Previous SAP experience desired.

REQNUMBER: 2612583

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