SAIC

AI Machine Learning Technical Project Manager

SAIC • $120K — $145K *
Reston, VA 20191In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field with 14 years of experience or a Master's degree with 12 years of experience.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance is mandatory.
  • 3+ years of experience in task coordination and liaising in technical environments (IT, software, engineering).
  • Basic understanding of secure systems and the RMF/ATO accreditation process.
  • Practical experience with Python coding and supporting architectural problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager for external program teams.
  • Gather and prioritize program task requests into a cohesive backlog.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to avoid scheduling conflicts and ensure milestone viability.
  • Drive the RMF and ATO processes for transitioning AI/ML prototypes to operational use.
  • Compile documentation for securing software accreditation, such as System Security Plans.
  • Interface with government security officers to ensure compliance with technical features.
  • Support developers in testing and refining experimental code and models.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with options for remote work in Chantilly, VA or Northern Virginia.
  • Mission-driven work in cutting-edge AI/ML technologies.
  • Collaboration with a team of professionals across various programs.
  • Opportunity to impact national security through technology solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and mission-focused Technical Program Manager (PM) to lead, coordinate, and accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge AI/ML and secure cloud concepts and solutions across several key IC programs. This is a Hybrid role and are open to candidates in Chantilly VA or NOVA. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI Clearance. Your primary mission is twofold:
  1. Programmatic Execution: Serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager interfacing with the various external program teams that our matrixed team supports. Your mission is to collect incoming program requests, manage intermixed timelines, and coordinate deliverables for execution and business growth.
  2. Accreditation Leadership: Drive the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes to transition AI/ML prototypes into operational high-side environments.


1. Inter-Program Liaison & Task Management (40%)
  • Act as the Central Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for the various program leads we support. Build strong relationships with these stakeholders to understand their unique deliverables, timelines, and technical expectations.
  • Triage & Manage the Backlog: Gather, organize, and prioritize task requests from different programs into a single, cohesive team backlog. Coordinate schedules to prevent conflicts and ensure realistic milestones.


2. Security Compliance & Accreditation Coordination (30%)
  • Guide the ATO Process: Partner with our security stakeholders to navigate the Risk Management Framework (RMF / ICD 503) and compile the necessary documentation (such as System Security Plans) to get our software accredited.
  • Act as Compliance Liaison: Support interfacing with Government Security Officers (ISSOs/ISSMs), translating technical features into compliance solutions as necessary.
  • Secure Developer Environments: Work hand-in-hand with internal Corporate IT, facilities, and security groups to set up, upgrade, and maintain the secure workspaces, labs, and closed areas our team needs.
  • Support Tech Execution: Assist developers in testing, refining, and documenting experimental code and models.
  • Technical Architecture Development: Collaborate with our core AI/ML Developer to help architect, research and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demos.


3. Developer Support (30%)
  • Support Tech Execution: Assist developers in testing, refining, and documenting experimental code and models.
  • Technical Architecture Development: Collaborate with our core AI/ML Developer to help architect, research and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demos.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 14 years of experience or master's degree with 12 years of experience.
  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Task Coordination & Liaison Skills: 3+ years of experience coordinating tasks, managing backlogs, or acting as a liaison between teams in a technical setting (e.g., IT, software, or engineering environments)
  • Familiarity with Government Accreditation Process: Basic understanding or working familiarity with secure systems, security plans, or the accreditation process (RMF/ATO) in government environments.
  • AI/ML Architect: Practical experience writing basic Python code and providing support to architect/whiteboard solutions for complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience deploying systems in secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (e.g., AWS C2S / SC2S, Azure Government) or air-gapped networks.
  • Familiarity with IC missions


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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