SAIC

Program Director- Special Operations

SAIC$150K — $180K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree and 15 years of experience, or Master's degree and 12 years of experience.
  • Proven leadership in managing large-scale programs valued at over $50 million annually.
  • Experience in implementing data and AI initiatives in military environments.
  • Track record of managing over 300 personnel across multiple locations.
  • Three years of experience within the SOF Enterprise and managing across multiple SOF commands.
  • Experience engaging with SOF organizations and various HQ elements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall management and execution of the Task Order.
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, and risk management for a $100M+ contract.
  • Implement quality assurance measures to meet performance metrics.
  • Direct personnel placement efforts domestically and internationally.
  • Collaborate with USSOCOM leaders to align with mission objectives.
  • Coordinate security clearances and personnel assignments according to compliance requirements.

Benefits

  • Work performed on-site in Tampa, FL.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified TS/SCI Cleared Program Director to lead a mission critical Task Order within the SOF Enterprise Digital Talent Program (SEDTP). This senior leader will drive strategic execution, personnel alignment, quality assurance, and enterprise-wide coordination across the SOCOM portfolio. The Program Director will serve as the primary authority for program performance, enterprise integration, and stakeholder engagement-ensuring delivery excellence across CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive with deep familiarity with the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enterprise, exceptional leadership acumen, and proven success directing large, complex programs exceeding $50 million in annual value and 300+ dispersed personnel.

Work is performed on site in: Tampa, FL.

The Program Director will be responsible for:
  • Providing overall management, leadership, and direction for the execution of the Task Order.
  • Oversee program planning, budgeting, and risk management for a $100M+ enterprise contract, ensuring contract compliance and measurable performance outcomes.
  • Implementing quality assurance measures to meet performance metrics as outlined in the contract.
  • Leading personnel placement efforts in both CONUS and OCONUS locations, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and processes.
  • Collaborating with USSOCOM leaders to ensure alignment with mission objectives and requirements.
  • Overseeing the coordination of security clearances and personnel assignments, ensuring compliance for both collateral and SCI requirements.


Qualifications

Required Clearance:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.


Required Experience:
  • Bachelors degree with fifteen (15) years of experience or Masters Degree with twelve (12) years of experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership of large-scale enterprise programs valued at $50M of annual value or greater.
  • Demonstrated experience leading data and artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and digital transformation efforts within a military environment.
  • Proven experience managing a large, dispersed workforce of 300 personnel or more.


Required Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enterprise Knowledge & Experience:
  • Three (3) years of experience working within the SOF Enterprise and managing personnel across multiple SOF commands.
  • Three (3) years of experience engaging with various SOF Enterprise organizations, including HQ staff elements, SOF Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and SOF Service Component HQs.

Desired:
  • Experience managing a GSA Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) program.
  • PMP.


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.
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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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