SAIC

Satellite Program Manager

SAIC$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Experience with DOD and Intelligence Community best practices.
  • 3+ years in satellite program office leadership roles as Government or Contractor.
  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years experience; OR Master's with 7 years; OR PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience as COTR, PM, PEM or acquisition leader; certifications in these areas are preferred.
  • Budgetary management and Earned Value Management (EVM) experience detailed.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Government Program Manager to plan and execute Developer contract activities.
  • Manage budget and oversee financial performance including EVM and execution.
  • Coordinate with team leads to direct and oversee Developer technical performance.
  • Track and report progress to Contractor and Government leadership.
  • Lead evaluations of Developer system engineering designs and readiness.
  • Identify best practices to enhance Program Office processes.

Benefits

  • Continuous recruitment with no application deadline.
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge space programs.
  • Collaboration with Government PM and technical experts.
  • Career growth within a large, Fortune 500 organization.
  • Engagement in a mission-focused, team-oriented environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

This position is for a Satellite SETA Program Manager for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The Satellite SETA Program Manager must possess, and have successfully demonstrated, Contracts Office Technical Representative expertise, experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and the interpersonal skills. The Satellite SETA Program Manager will partner with the Government PM and subsystem Subject Matter Experts (SME) to effectively plan, organize and execute all acquisition activities across the system life cycle.

Role Responsibilities

The Satellite SETA Program Manager provides leadership and support to the customer's execution of the Program with responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Partner with Government Program Manager to plan, execute, and oversee Developer contract activities.
  • Manage and report budgetary needs and oversee Developer contract financial performance, including EVM, obligations, and executions.
  • Coordinate with SETA PM and Team Leads to identify subsystem SMEs and System Engineer support to direct and oversee Developer technical performance.
  • Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership.
  • Lead Program Office team assess Developer system engineering designs and readiness.
  • Identify and promote best practices to improve effectiveness of Program Office processes.

Qualifications
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices.
  • At least 3 years experience in a satellite program office serving key leadership roles as a Government or Contractor.
  • Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 12 years of relevant experience; PhD and 9 years of relevant experience.
  • Government or Commercial experience as a COTR, PM, PEM or acquisition leader. Acquisition, PM, and COTR certification is desired.
  • Budgetary, financial and EVM experience.
  • Ability to lead, and be the primary point of contact, for one or more projects.
  • Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills.
  • Ability to communicate to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.

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.
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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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