SAIC

Senior Program Manager

SAIC$200K — $240K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain Counterintelligence Polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree required; STEM-related field preferred
  • At least 8 years in project management or technical leadership
  • 18+ years of overall professional experience
  • Experience managing teams of 10+ technical professionals
  • Proven ability to bridge operational and technical domains with innovative solutions
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for contract performance involving technical, cost, and schedule management.
  • Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities within the scope of the contract.
  • Update SAIC leadership on customer changes and requirements regularly.
  • Oversee on-boarding activities for new personnel.
  • Ensure team expertise stays current with evolving technologies and competencies.
  • Guarantee timely delivery of quality work products to clients and SAIC leadership.
  • Maintain a robust pipeline for filling positions within contract timelines.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible work schedules and remote work options
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave
Full Job Description
SAIC seeks an experienced and results-oriented, Senior Program Manager (PM) to manage our Prime contract focused on Technical Exploitation. This includes the daily management of a small team of seasoned professionals and well and the internal SAIC PM reporting and accountability requirements. The PM is the primary point of contact with the COR for matters involving technical performance, cost, and schedule and communication of progress and problems in a timely manner. The PM shall perform project managerial duties, which include but are not limited to maintaining required staffing levels of qualified personnel and assuring quality, content, and prompt delivery of all task and contractual deliverables. This position is primarily based at the customer site in Bethesda, MD. Responsibilities: Primary focal point for contract performance, to include technical performance, cost, schedule, security, staffing, and allocation of appropriate skill mix aligned with tasking and contract deliverables. Delivering on-contract strategic and organic growth opportunities. Provide regular reports to SAIC leadership on customer requirements/changes. Implement and manage on-boarding activities. Ensure the required level of expertise and competency of personnel are maintained in all assignments and kept current with rapidly evolving technologies. Ensure delivery of on-time and quality work-related products to the Customer and SAIC leadership. Ensure vacant positions are filled within the contract timelines by maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates. Maintain awareness of SAIC solutions and surge support skills to present to customer at strategic opportunities. Coordinate and participate in quarterly Project Management Reviews (PMR) Track, manage, and control contract costs. Qualifications Required Skills Active TS/SCI with eligibility/ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence Polygraph Clearance is required. Candidates without this cannot be considered. Bachelor's Degree Minimum eight (8) years of PM, project management, or technical leadership experience 18+ years of overall professional experience Experience as a Program Manager managing teams of 10 or more technical professionals Experience in bringing innovative approaches to address complex problems bridging operational and technical domains Strong analytic ability to evaluate programmatic data, resolve inconsistencies and propose solutions to program issues Strong organizational skills Outstanding verbal and written communications skills Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability and willingness to initiate and manage relationships across the customer leadership team Desired: Bachelor's Degree in STEM-related field PMP 15 years of related work experience Experience as PM of technical exploitation teams Knowledge of military structure Prior experience managing an IDIQ contract Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. 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.
Learn more about SAIC
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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