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 with 15+ years of experience or Master's degree with 12+ years in relevant field.
  • Experience managing programs valued at over $50M annually.
  • Proven ability to lead AI implementation and digital transformation in military settings.
  • Experience managing a workforce of 300+ personnel within Special Operations Forces.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction for task order execution.
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, and risk management for a $100M+ contract.
  • Implement quality assurance measures to meet performance metrics.
  • Lead personnel placement efforts ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with USSOCOM leaders to align with mission objectives.
  • Coordinate security clearances and manage personnel assignments.

Benefits

  • Leadership of a strategic and high-impact program within a premier defense contractor.
  • Opportunity to work closely with Special Operations Forces and government leaders.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge data and AI initiatives within military operations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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