Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Program Management to work on our Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and
Development Directorate (RD) Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS)
contract in support of the Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Technologies Department (RD-CX). The general responsibilities of this
position will be to provide focused senior-level advice and support to the CX Department Director in strategy development, program
planning, budget planning and coordination of A&AS efforts across the
Department. This position is in direct support of the Department Director
(an SES member) and the Deputy (an Army O-6) and requires the incumbent to
think and interact with the CX Director at a strategic level. The CX
Director will expect the incumbent to anticipate requirements, and be ready to
recommend actions, responses and initiatives. The position is located at
the DTRA headquarters at Fort Belvoir, VA. Some support may be provided
via telework. Support will be provided during DTRA core work hours
M-F. Occasional CONUS travel may be required.
Specific duties include:
Support for strategic planning, program planning
and budget formulation at the executive level
Support for development of annual budget
estimates submissions, future years defense plan and long range budget plans in
support of Counter-WMD R&D programs
Development of executive correspondence, program
briefings, etc.
Support in the development of Department
policies, and procedures
Management support to the CX Director and Deputy
in execution of defense R&D programs in accordance with DoD and DTRA Directives
Coordination of A&AS program support across
six Divisions within the Department.
Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications:
Current/active DoD TS
security clearance with access to SCI
At least 20 years
of relevant professional experience
Master’s degree in
science or management related discipline
Experience in the
development and management of Research and Development programs
Experience with DoD
correspondence and administrative procedures
Experience with DoD
Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) and financial
management policies and processes
Experience in preparing
briefings for senior Government officials
Graduate of Senior Service School (Example, Army War College or Air War College)
Highly skilled in
the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and SharePoint.
The ideal candidate
thinks at the strategic level, is thorough, has mature judgement, and can work
under time pressure
Desired Qualifications:
25 years or more of
experience
Experience as an
action officer at OSD, on a Service Headquarters Staff or the Joint Staff with experience in Program
Objective Plan (POM) development
Experience with DoD
Research and Development appropriations/program management and policies
Experience with
counter proliferation or Counter-WMD R&D efforts
Experience working in
DTRA
Experience with
DTRA R&D programs
Experience with
DTRA acquisition management, policies, and processes
- Experience as a field grade officer at a service
headquarters or Joint Staff
Completion of
Defense Acquisition University courses or certification under the Defense
Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act
Overview
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission solutions. Using our expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.
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