SAIC

Task Order Manager

SAIC$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field plus 14 years of experience, or Master's degree with 12 years of experience.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required within 3 months.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in systems development and satellite operations.
  • Proven track record of managing projects on budget and schedule.
  • Experience leading individuals and teams.

Responsibilities

  • Capture and maintain system requirements and baselines.
  • Lead lifecycle engineering reviews including SSRs, SDRs, PDRs, and CDRs.
  • Support configuration management processes including ECP and ERB/CCB.
  • Identify operational system risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Design and implement solutions for emerging business needs.
  • Troubleshoot issues through debugging and root-cause analysis.
  • Oversee PMO operations including staffing and security coordination.
  • Manage programmatic and operational risks related to staffing and engineering designs.
  • Coordinate key meetings with clients and mission partners to align requirements.
  • Review and refine reports for continuity across all task areas.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical projects supporting national defense.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in satellite command and control.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
  • Dynamic work environment at a prestigious military installation.
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation and mission success.
Full Job Description
SAIC is seeking a Task Order Manager to support an IT Service Management effort under the Engineering, Development, Integration, and Sustainment (EDIS) IDIQ contract at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) and other local Colorado Springs installations at Kirtland, New Mexico. The Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) task order supports the United States Space Force (USSF) R2C2 Program Management Office (PMO) by delivering common core hardware and software infrastructure that enables satellite command and control (C2) capabilities for the Dynamic Space Operations (DSO) mission thread.

The successful candidate will help ensure program requirements are met across the full spectrum of PMO activities, including overall management, direction, governance, administration, and day-to-day operations. This role supports the financial health of the program, oversees the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), manages staffing, and ensures alignment with the task order Performance Work Statement (PWS), Project Management Plan (PMP), and Quality Management Plan (QMP). Occasional after-hours or weekend support may be required for planned events or urgent mission partner activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Capture and maintain clear system requirements and baselines
  • Lead and participate in full lifecycle engineering reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SSRs), System Design Reviews (SDRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs)
  • Support system configuration management processes, including Engineering Change Proposals and Engineering Review/Configuration Control Boards (ECP, ERB/CCB)
  • Identify operational system risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
  • Design and implement technical solutions for emerging business needs and mission challenges
  • Troubleshoot issues reported by team members through debugging, root-cause analysis, and coordination with internal and external support teams
  • Oversee PMO operations, including staffing activities, training coordination, and collaboration with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Government SSO on clearance-related actions
  • Manage programmatic and operational risks, including staffing considerations, concepts of operations, engineering designs, and sustainment planning for mission partner systems
  • Coordinate, participate in, and/or organize key meetings with customers and mission partners to drive requirements alignment
  • Review and refine reports and deliverables before submission, ensuring continuity of services across all PWS-defined task areas


Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or related discipline and 14 or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 12 years of experience
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI; SCI indoctrination required within first 3 months)
  • At least 5 years of experience in systems development, engineering and acquisition, complex satellite ground systems, or satellite operations
  • Demonstrated success managing projects to both budget and schedule.
  • Experience managing individuals and teams


Desired
  • Familiarity with systems engineering processes, methods, and tools used in developing and deploying Satellite Ground Equipment/Systems
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience overseeing multiple SaaS platforms with complex integrations and automations
  • Working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) structure and Earned Value processes.

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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