SAIC

Senior Program Analyst Team Lead

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
Creedmoor, NC 27522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years or Master's degree with 13+ years of relevant experience
  • In-depth knowledge of NSWC Crane's mission and strategic priorities
  • Established relationships with leadership and stakeholders at NSWC Crane
  • Interim clearance with eligibility for Secret clearance
  • Progressive experience in program analysis, logistics, human resources, and leadership within defense.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor project teams, providing daily guidance and support
  • Conduct performance evaluations and set team member goals
  • Assist in developing and executing strategic plans for the Hypersonic Portfolio
  • Identify workforce skill gaps and contribute to hiring strategies
  • Oversee task assignments and ensure timely project deliverables
  • Generate cost estimates and prepare budget-related documents
  • Monitor technical progress and identify risks and improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Alignment with mission-driven organizational values
  • Possibility of influencing major defense initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Program Analyst Team Lead to support NSWC Crane Hypersonic programs. This position plays a critical leadership role in supporting the planning, execution, and oversight of hypersonic programs and projects in alignment with Department of War (DoW) and Navy priorities. The selected candidate must bring a strong foundation in organizational leadership, strategic workforce planning, personnel management, and data-driven decision making developed progressive roles at NSWC Crane and within the broader defense enterprise.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Personnel Management
  • Serve as team lead for for various projects, providing day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and direction
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set individual goals, and support professional development plans for team members
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with SAIC and NSWC Crane's mission and values

Strategic Planning & Workforce Development
  • Assist senior leadership with the development and execution of strategic plans for the Hypersonic Portfolio, including long-range planning efforts and capability roadmaps
  • Support workforce development initiatives by identifying skill gaps, recommending training opportunities, and contributing to hiring and onboarding strategies
  • Participate in strategic reviews, portfolio assessments, and planning sessions to align resources with mission priorities

Task Oversight & Requirements Resourcing
  • Oversee the assignment, tracking, and completion of tasks across the portfolio, ensuring timely and quality deliverables
  • Lead efforts to identify, scope, and resource new program requirements, coordinating with technical leads, contracting personnel, and stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain program planning artifacts and integrated schedules
  • Generate cost estimates and support the development of budget submissions, spend plans, and funding documentation

Financial Management & Execution Monitoring
  • Generate cost estimates and support the development of budget submissions, spend plans, and funding documentation
  • Monitor financial execution across the portfolio, tracking obligations, expenditures, and variances against planned targets

Technical Execution Monitoring
  • Track and assess technical progress across hypersonic programs, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement
  • Support the development and review of program plans, statements of work, and performance work statements
  • Coordinate with engineers, scientists, and technical subject matter experts to ensure alignment between technical execution and program objectives
  • Assist in the preparation and facilitation of program reviews, milestone briefings, and technical interchange meetings


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience
  • Deep familiarity with NSWC Crane's organizational structure, culture, mission, and strategic priorities
  • Established relationships with NSWC Crane leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Must have an interim clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Desired Experience:
  • 9+ years of progressive experience at NSWC Crane and within the defense enterprise, spanning program analysis, logistics, human resources, and organizational leadership
  • DoD acquisition processes and program management frameworks (DoDI 5000 series)
  • Hypersonic and advanced weapons systems program familiarity
  • DoD financial management systems and cost estimating


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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