Job DescriptionDescription 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.
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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.
