SAIC

Program Manager

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 13+ years; additional experience may substitute for degree
  • 7+ years in program, project, or task order management
  • Experience with generative AI platforms
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • PMP certification required
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain FAA suitability
  • Preferred experience with FAA and knowledge of federal acquisition regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily execution of task orders while ensuring contract compliance
  • Serve as the main liaison for government clients and internal teams
  • Oversee subcontractor performance including labor and cost forecasts
  • Coordinate staffing changes with customers and subcontractor teams
  • Monitor task order funding and collaborate with Program Control Analysts
  • Prepare and present program status reports to stakeholders
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement workflow improvements
  • Develop SOPs and process maps to enhance quality and consistency
  • Leverage AI tools for resource planning and automated reporting.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring 2 days weekly onsite in Washington, DC
  • Opportunity for continuous process improvement activities
  • Engagement with cutting-edge AI tools and automation solutions.
  • Access to executive-level communications and reporting.
  • Potential for program growth in a leading aviation-related field.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Task Order Manager to oversee a portfolio of FAA ATEPS Task Orders with responsibility for cost, schedule, performance and growth.

The role is hybrid and requires at least 2 days/week onsite in Washington, DC.

The Task Order Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of assigned task orders to ensure successful delivery of contractual requirements, schedule adherence, quality performance, and customer satisfaction. This role leads continuous process improvement activities and leverages AI tools and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, workforce productivity, and program performance.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Task Order Management:
  • Manage day-to-day execution of task orders, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, service level agreements, and performance metrics.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  • Interface with subcontractor management on assigned TOs, review subcontractor labor and cost forecasts, monitor subcontractor technical, schedule and cost performance.
  • Coordinate with customer and subcontract teammates regarding staffing changes to include additions, deletions, and increases/decreases in LOE.
  • Validate TO fund depletion (funding vs forecast), and work with Program Control Analysts (PCAs) and contracts to ensure execution without SAIC risk. If necessary, work with the customer to mitigate service interruptions due to funding or POP expiration.
  • Monitor task order performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
  • Prepare and deliver program status reports, briefings, and executive-level communications.
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and develop strategies to streamline workflows.
  • Analyze contract processes and performance metrics.
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and best practices to improve consistency and quality.
  • Evaluate, implement, and manage AI-powered solutions to improve program operations and business processes.
  • Utilize AI tools for resource planning and reporting automation.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree and 15 years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
  • 7+ years of program, project, or task order management experience.
  • Experience with generative AI platforms.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • PMP certification.
Required Clearance:
  • US Citizenship.
  • FAA Suitability: Ability to obtain and maintain FAA public trust and FAA resume approval.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • FAA experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and government contracting practices.
  • Task Order Management.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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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