Program Manager

Space Systems Integration

$140K — $170K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in related field.
  • Hands-on experience with U.S. Government programs, especially DoD projects.
  • Proficient in Program Planning/Scheduling, including Microsoft Project and IMS navigation.
  • Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI, SCI eligibility, and willingness to undergo a polygraph exam.
  • Ability to assess and interpret Schedule Risk Assessment data outputs.
  • 25% travel requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of program schedules and acquisition strategies.
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams for integration purposes.
  • Identify and manage program risks and cost drivers.
  • Conduct requirements definition and strategic planning.
  • Ensure timely submission of contract deliverables.
  • Maintain configuration management of the program's technical baseline.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401k contribution offered.
Full Job Description
SSI is seeking a Program Manager for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Role and Responsibilities include:

  • Lead Strategic Execution: Serve as the Program Manager, driving program schedules, acquisition strategies, contracting, resource allocation, and budgeting to achieve mission objectives.
  • Government-Contractor Integration: Foster clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams, including government sponsors, suppliers, and internal SAIC functions, for seamless integration.
  • Risk and Cost Management: Identify program risks, cost drivers, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of cost-reimbursable contract requirements.
  • Assess and Enhance Programs: Requirements Definition, Strategic Planning, and Stakeholder Analysis.
  • Ensure contract deliverables are submitted on a timeline basis.
  • Conduct and maintain Configuration Management of the program technical baseline.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors and 6 years or more of related experience; Masters and 4 years or more experience.
  • Hands-on experience with U.S. Government programs, particularly with Department of Defense (DoD) / Department of War (DoW) projects.
  • Experience with Program Planning/Scheduling to include the following:
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Project
    • Ability to confidently navigate within an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
    • Ability to assess critical paths with regards to total/free slack and identify IMS network issues/concerns
    • Knowledge of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and its dependencies on Risks & Opportunities and IMS network development/logic.
    • Ability to interpret Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) data outputs.
  • Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
  • Travel is 25%.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Certifications: PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Or education and equivalent experience. SAFE / Agile Certification.
  • Experience with Finance/Cost Management to include the following:
    • Knowledge of Integrated Program Management Data and Reports (IPMDAR) formats, which include but not limited to Formats 1-7
    • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with Risk Management to include the following:
    • Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity process and development
    • Knowledge of risk mitigation planning and assessment


$140,000 - $170,000 a year

Target salary range: $140,000 - $170,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

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