Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Program Manager for onsite support at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD area, to manage the DEVCOM C5ISR Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Branch Task Order. 

You will be responsible for overall program oversight and execution of the Task Order through close interaction with the Government Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, and Technical Points of Contact. You will work closely with the Government Program Manager and Technical Points of Contacts to provide status updates on project execution and lead program reviews as required.   

Job Duties:

• Lead the daily operations of a cross-matrixed team spread across different tasks to execute multiple projects  
• Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to SAIC and the Government customer
• Assist with program/project plans, documentation, and proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of support
• Provide oversight of multiple project leads responsible for meeting performance expectations for cost, schedule, performance, and risk management
• Provide cost estimates/ROMs and financial status updates as required by the customer
• Brief program and financial status updates to Government and SAIC leadership
• Prepare Point Papers, Issue Papers, PowerPoint briefing slides, manpower spreadsheets and comprehensive staff packages
• Plan and facilitate execution of strategic organizational and manpower activities in support of a geographically separated team
• Ensure the execution of the risk management plan across the program to identify, assess, and mitigate risk early to drive project success
• Develop and enforce work standards, assign contractor schedules, review work discrepancies, and communicate policies, purposes, and goals of the organization
• Oversee personnel management to include hiring, performance improvement, evaluations, and retention activities 
• Formulate, review, and approve task plans and deliverables in accordance with Government and corporate approved plans   

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s and eighteen (18) years or more of related experience; four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree

Required Experience:

• At least eight (8+) years of experience in program management
• Successful completion of at least one (1) year as Task Order Program Manager of a contract that has similar size, scope and complexity ($250M)
• Comfortable with fast-paced work culture and ability to thrive in low-structure environments
• Familiarity with SIGINT and/or Army C5ISR Development efforts
• Successful completion of at least four (4) years as Program and Project Manager (Military or Civilian)
• Strong background working with multiple contract types: Cost Plus (CP), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Reimbursable (CR), and hybrid contracts
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively interact with senior leaders 
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends
• Resourceful self-starter with exceptional problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize tasks 

Required Clearance:

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility upon hiring

Required Certification:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, DAWIA Level III or FAC-P/PM Senior

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 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.