SAIC is seeking a Collection Orchestration Mission Engineer to provide SETA support on a high‑visibility program supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) in Chantilly, VA. This role sits at the center of enterprise‑level acquisition, integration, and modernization efforts that shape how multi‑INT collection is orchestrated across the mission. You will partner directly with government leaders and development contractors to design, evaluate, and deliver next‑generation tools that automate and optimize collection management across the full system life cycle.

Role Impact and Responsibilities

This position combines hands‑on engineering with high‑visibility mission influence. You will:

Engineer advanced applications that automate collection management and multi‑INT orchestration, performing system trades, interface analysis, and lifecycle engineering that directly shape mission outcomes.
Lead technical and programmatic discussions with government and contractor teams, identifying issues early, driving resolution, and guiding engineering decisions that enable innovative, enterprise‑level capabilities.
Apply systems analysis and design methodologies to evaluate technical debt, architectural runway, and efficiency trade‑offs for cloud‑based and modernized software architectures—helping the customer make informed, strategic decisions.
Shape future system planning by developing requirements, assessing design approaches, and providing oversight of development contractors to ensure alignment with mission needs.
Develop high‑quality briefings, technical roadmaps, and acquisition documentation that support Program and Project Manager decision‑making and drive forward the customer’s modernization strategy.
Advise government managers responsible for end‑to‑end ground enterprise capabilities, ensuring mission tools, data flows, and integration efforts work cohesively across the enterprise.

This role stands out because it places you at the intersection of mission impact, cutting‑edge technology, and strategic influence. You’ll operate in a cloud‑forward, automation‑driven environment, work directly with senior government stakeholders, and provide trusted SETA insight without vendor bias—giving you a unique vantage point to shape the future of multi‑INT collection orchestration.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
Active Top Secret clearance with Polygraph.
Strong foundation in Agile software development, cloud computing architectures, and modern engineering workflows.
Demonstrated success working in fast‑paced, collaborative team environments with government, SETA, FFRDC, and contractor stakeholders.
Deep engineering knowledge of software architectures, ground systems, and intelligence collection tasking.
Experience integrating software systems, including scripting, API integration, service orchestration, and containerization technologies.
Ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines that enhance system reliability, scalability, and deployment efficiency.
Experience with GEOINT and SIGINT mission management systems (e.g., M2C2, GIMS, PGMM).
Familiarity with Agile metrics, risk identification, performance tracking, and managing solution‑level Kanban/backlogs across multiple teams.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for high‑visibility technical discussions, briefings, and coordination across diverse mission partners.

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