SAIC

Technical Project Manager

SAIC$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6 years of relevant experience (4 years may substitute degree)
  • Proven experience managing DoD IT/C5ISR contracts
  • Strong grasp of DoD IT systems and cybersecurity frameworks
  • Background in contract financials, budgeting, and cost reporting
  • Experience with personnel management in government contracting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office for reporting and analysis
  • DoD IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA Security+

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main contact for contract execution, reporting to the Program Manager
  • Oversee contract performance, including financial and budgeting aspects
  • Lead efforts to recruit, onboard, and retain technical staff
  • Ensure effective communication with team members and stakeholders
  • Manage contractor travel and provide guidance on travel applications
  • Prepare performance reports using MS Office and other tools
  • Provide technical oversight of IT systems, network security, and maintenance operations
  • Support cybersecurity management and compliance with industry standards
  • Coordinate help desk operations and trouble ticket management
  • Plan and oversee installations and upgrades across various locations
  • Facilitate training and documentation for staff and field operations
  • Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors
  • Engage with government representatives regarding contract status and issues
  • Assist in operational planning, including contingency support and travel

Benefits

  • Opportunities for training and career development
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork
  • Potential for travel to international locations
  • Exposure to a diverse range of IT projects and technologies
  • Robust employee support for mental and physical well-being
Full Job Description
Job Description

The qualified candidate will support a Navy program, providing project management, technical oversight, and support to Program Management. The individual will report to the Program Manager and serve as the technical leader on the project and must possess a demonstrated IT background.

Job Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day contract execution, reporting to the Program Manager.
• Manage overall contract performance, including financials, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Lead recruiting efforts to identify, onboard, and retain qualified technical personnel.
• Communicate effectively with team members, customers, and end users via phone, email, chat, etc.
• Oversee and coordinate contractor travel, build travel estimates, and provide guidance on government travel processes using applications such as SPOT, Concur, and APACS.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports utilizing MS Office, SolarWinds, and other tools.
• Provide technical oversight of systems and network administration, Fleet Engineering support, cybersecurity operations, and site maintenance activities.
• Support cybersecurity posture management, including patching, DISA STIGs updates, and network component preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate and track trouble ticket management, ensuring escalation rates remain below contract requirements.
• Oversee help desk support operations, ensuring 24/7 coverage for all fielded C2 systems.
• Coordinate planning, implementation, and execution of installations, system back-fits, and site upgrades in sea, shore, and expeditionary locations.
• Support training and documentation efforts, including coordination of mobile training support across various CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships in support of contract deliverables.
• Coordinate with government COR and stakeholders on contract status, risks, and issues.
• Support mission essential operations planning, including contingency relocation and 24/7 operational support requirements.
• Potential travel to alternate performance locations including OCONUS sites such as Bahrain, Greece, Guam, Italy, Spain, and Japan.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience (4 years of experience accepted in lieu of degree).
• Demonstrated experience managing DoD IT/C5ISR contracts.

Required Skills:
• Strong understanding of DoD IT systems, networks, and cybersecurity frameworks including RMF, DISA STIGs, and NIST 800-37.
• Experience managing contract financials, budgets, and cost reporting.
• Experience with recruiting and personnel management in a government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with demonstrated experience in reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT hardware and software platforms including servers, storage area networks, and network infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface with government customers at all levels.
• DoW IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA Security+

Desired Skills:
• Experience with HBSS, ACAS, Splunk, SolarWinds, Remedy, or similar enterprise IT tools.
• Experience with APACS and/or SPOT.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience with Navy/DoW C2 systems.
• Experience supporting OCONUS operations.

Required Clearance:
• Active Secret security clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Required Travel:
• Potential travel up to 10% to support alternate performance locations CONUS and OCONUS.

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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