Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Finance, or related field with 6+ years of experience; OR Master's degree with 4+ years; OR PhD with related experience.
Comprehensive understanding of program management principles and practices.
Expertise in program planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
Ability to independently devise solutions and manage activities to achieve objectives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interim secret clearance required, with the ability to obtain a secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
Responsibilities
Review project statuses and budgets; manage schedules and prepare reports for leadership.
Assist the Navy in managing competitive prototyping environments and implementing best practices.
Identify program issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity and quality goals.
Create monitoring mechanisms for program progress and problem-solving with project managers and clients.
Ensure contract and subcontractor responsibilities are met, defining project planning techniques for visibility.
Develop budgets and schedules to meet contractual requirements for assigned program portions.
Establish program plan requirements and monitor performance against plans to meet objectives.
Act as a primary contact on contracts, coordinating with senior personnel on significant matters.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-visibility defense projects.
Engagement in a competitive prototyping environment.
Support for professional development and clearance sponsorship.
Collaboration with senior government and industry leaders.
Involvement in significant defense initiatives, including nuclear modernization.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Program Analyst to support NSWC Crane and the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile - Nuclear (SLCM-N) program. In this high-visibility role, you will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing program activities in a competitive prototyping environment serving as a key liaison between program management and planning, the project team, and line management. The successful candidate will bring a complete understanding of program management principles and a proven ability to drive results in a complex, fast-paced DoD program environment. Key Responsibilities
Review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports for senior government and SAIC leadership
Assist the Navy in managing a competitive prototyping environment implementing system engineering and technical review best practices and processes
Assess program issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
Develop mechanisms for monitoring program progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and government clients
Ensure contract requirements and subcontractor responsibilities are being accomplished, including working on the definition and implementation of project planning techniques to provide visibility on the contract
Develop budgets and schedules to meet contractual and project requirements for assigned portions of the program
Participate in establishing and defining program plan requirements; monitor and report performance against plans to ensure contractual, cost, and schedule objectives are met
Represent the organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects; interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters requiring coordination between organizations
Support preparation of program reviews, executive briefings, and Congressional budget justification materials
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Finance, or related field with 6 or more years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 4 or more years of related experience; OR PhD with related experience
Complete understanding and wide application of program management principles, concepts, practices, and standards
Full knowledge of industry practices in program planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance monitoring
Demonstrated ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions and plan and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives
Strong proficiency with standard industry and government office and analytical tools including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interim secret clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
Strong preference for candidates with prior missile development or missile systems program experience
Experience supporting Navy or DoD weapons systems or nuclear modernization programs
Familiarity with the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or cost and schedule analysis
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS)
Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. 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.
