SAIC

R&D Project Manager

SAIC • $110K — $130K *
Atlanta, GA 30339Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree with 6+ years of R&D project/program management experience in Army Maneuver or combat arms modernization.
  • Expertise in maneuver-enabling technologies such as mobility systems, robotics, autonomy, and survivability systems.
  • Understanding of Army modernization priorities including protected mobility and adaptive sustainment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, TRL progression, and prototype transitions.
  • Current SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and technical performance.
  • Convert maneuver operational needs into actionable technical requirements and prototypes.
  • Facilitate collaboration among engineering teams (systems, hardware, software, test) for project delivery.
  • Support user evaluations, Soldier touchpoints, experimental designs, and integration events.
  • Ensure alignment with Army/DoD standards, acquisition processes, and necessary reporting.
  • Engage with Army Maneuver stakeholders, DEVCOM, T2COM, and MFCD leadership to ensure project goals are met.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and Army initiatives.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Lead R&D project manager to support COBRA! The ideal candidate will advance Army Maneuver capabilities-including protected mobility, autonomy, sustainment, survivability, and multi-domain maneuver support-within MFCD and related Army programs.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage R&D project planning, schedule, cost, risk, and technical performance.
  • Translate maneuver operational needs into technical requirements and prototypes.
  • Coordinate cross-functional engineering (systems, hardware, software, test).
  • Support user evaluations/Soldier touchpoints, experiments, and integration events.
  • Ensure compliance with Army/DoD standards, acquisition processes, and reporting.
  • Interface with Army Maneuver stakeholders, DEVCOM, T2COM, and MFCD leadership.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • BS & 6+ years R&D project/program management experience supporting Army Maneuver or combat arms modernization.
  • Background in maneuver-enabling technologies (mobility systems, robotics/autonomy, actuation/controls, survivability systems).
  • Experience with Army modernization priorities: protected mobility, adaptive sustainment, deep sensing, C2 resilience.
  • Strong DoD acquisition knowledge; TRL progression; prototype-to-program transitions.
  • SECRET clearance.

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with actuation/flight controls, unmanned systems, platform integration.
  • Familiarity with MDO concepts and Maneuver modernization strategy.
  • Experience with DEVCOM/T2COM/PEO partners.


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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