Project Manager

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a seasoned project manager and/or systems engineer with agile experience to support the United States Space Force - Space Systems Command - Special Programs Directorate, which equips our warfighters with space control systems to gain, maintain, and exploit space superiority. This directorate leads the planning, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of a complex and dynamic portfolio of space superiority capabilities of the highest national priority. The position requires an individual with strong technical project management skills and experience in the space control mission area. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and team skills and a PMP certification, and will be expected to continually balance and adjust work priorities to meet short deadlines and rapidly evolving customer needs.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Provide technical project management support enabling the Government to execute agile programs, oversee software development, and field systems and applications.
• Lead the Program IPT (encompassing project management, budget and funding, contracts, and resource planning) to enable Government cost, schedule, and project performance success.
• Facilitate and enhance project management and related processes throughout our Program Office.
• Coordinate system integration activities with interfacing systems, applications, and mission partners.
• Support Government and contractor reviews to assess progress, risks, issues, and metrics and provide the Government with timely decision data.
• Ensure logical and systematic conversion of project requirements into total solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or relevant discipline and 9+ years of technical project management, systems engineering, or Agile/DevSecOps software development activities; 7+ years of experience required for Master’s Degree and 4+ years for PhD

Requried Clearance:

• Qualified applicants must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and consent to a polygraph examination.

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 more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.