**Description** SAIC is seeking **Database Engineer Manager** in support of NAVWAR’s Naval Operational Architecture (NOA) Program in San Diego, CA. The T&E Sys Engineer will need experience supporting shipboard Navy C4ISR systems. This role supports the verification, validation, and integration of complex combat and communications systems, requiring both hands-on hardware experience and strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills. Ideal candidates may have experience as a TAO, JICO, OPS Officer, or seasoned OS, ET, or IT. A background in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) environments or operational kill chain integration is a strong plus. This is a recently awarded contract, funded for five years. **Work is performed on site in San Diego, CA.** **Responsibilities:** + Ensure data curation processes maintain accuracy and integrity through a defined quality assurance process. + Coordinate and integrate multiple data feeds into the MAVEN Smart System and supporting digital ecosystem. + Work closely with data analysts and data scientists to ensure data solutions are accessible, reliable, and mission-ready. + Contribute to the documentation of data architecture, data pipelines, data catalog, and ETL capabilities. + Support data integration efforts in C4I or IWS environments, where applicable. + Provide APM support, including understanding spend plans, tracking burn rates, and supporting ROM development. + Support operational alignment by understanding and navigating Navy OPCON / ADCON chains of command. + Contribute to mission-thread alignment, including support to fires / kill chain workflows as required. **Qualifications** **Required Skills and Experience:** + 5–8 years of data science and/or data engineering experience + 5 or more years’ experience with Python + Experience with MAVEN Smart Systems OR Palantir products + Programming language experience (e.g., Python, Java, etc.) for data processing and automation + Technical experience supporting the operationalization of AI and/or Digital Ecosystem capabilities + Experience in data integration (C4I or IWS experience preferred) + Experience with data visualization tools and techniques + Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their data services + APM support experience (understanding spend plans, tracking burn rates, requesting ROMs, etc.) + Proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and strong problem-solving skills + Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders **Education and Certification Requirements:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field + An advanced degree is a plus **Citizenship and Clearance requirements:** + US citizenship required + No dual citizenship with another country + Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI clearance preferred Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2512354 SAIC 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