Program Director

Job Description

Description

SAIC’s National Intelligence Community (NIC) business unit provides Information Technology, Engineering, and Mission solutions and services supporting digital modernization programs in areas such as cloud, cyber, data, AI/ML, and software.

We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented Director to run and grow the Intelligence Community (IC) McLean-based USG customer Information Technology account.  This position will serve as a key member of the National Intelligence Community (NIC) business unit leadership team and focused on leading strategic growth in digital, IT, transformation solutions as it aligns with SAIC’s and the Customer’s strategic direction.

Responsibilities Include:

• Identifying, managing, and nurturing top-level client and potential client relationships and conducting program-level client assessments
• Leading and managing program managers and providing oversight to managed programs in the portfolio.
• Identifying, planning, executing, and supervising business development strategies and directing multiple simultaneous capture and proposal efforts
• Developing and executing annual and quarterly financial plans
• Meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives to drive top-line and bottom-line growth
• Maintaining prescribed financial controls and assuring the integrity of financial matters
• Leading efforts where the scope and complexity of responsibilities require the integration of multiple disciplines and functions
• Coordinating efforts with supporting organizations including contracts, procurement, project control, finance, and human resources
• Regular interaction across all levels of management. Interactions may involve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading other senior level managers that result in the best business outcomes
• Creating and maintaining a collaborative environment conducive to the professional growth and development of staff and the free flow of information throughout the entire organization

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• 15+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Successful track record of leading, managing, and overseeing a team and a portfolio of digital modernization programs in areas such as IT system integration, cloud development and migration, cybersecurity, data and analytics, machine learning, application development, DevSecOps, and/or other areas of the “new” IT systems work.
• Proven ability to lead a >150-person team.
• Demonstrated success identifying, qualifying, and winning small and large captures.
• Technical domain experience and deep knowledge of McLean-based USG customer programs.
• Significant and relevant customer relationships across McLean-based USG.

Desired Qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• Experience in bringing innovative approaches to address complex problems bridging operational and technical domains.
• Familiarity/experience in Agile methodology.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.