Principal Program Analyst

SAIC • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission 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. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom . SAIC is seeking a Principal Program Analyst to support testing, configuration management and program support for an unmanned maritime systems project. The Program Analyst will attend meetings with government representatives to provide accurate updates pertaining to testing, technical issues, tracking and management of parts, materials, and equipment. The Program Analyst will support the creation maintenance of logistics documents, including user manuals, sparing plans, and troubleshooting guides. The Program Analyst will be responsible for the professional management of several electrical and mechanical components related to the assigned program. Program Analyst will support testing both in the laboratory and at-sea. This role is ONSITE in San Diego, CA SAIC is seeking a Principal Program Analyst to support testing, configuration management and program support for an unmanned maritime systems project. The Program Analyst will attend meetings with government representatives to provide accurate updates pertaining to testing, technical issues, tracking and management of parts, materials, and equipment. The Program Analyst will support the creation maintenance of logistics documents, including user manuals, sparing plans, and troubleshooting guides. The Program Analyst will be responsible for the professional management of several electrical and mechanical components related to the assigned program. Program Analyst will support testing both in the laboratory and at-sea. This role is ONSITE in San Diego, CA

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supporting at-sea testing, technical management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience working on an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) or Unmanned
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an Active TS/SCI clearance at start
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Support assessments that drive strategic recommendations technical issues and documenting designs for product improvements across various autonomous platforms.
• Provide test and evaluation support for various autonomous system platforms, subsystems, and components including operational tests, both in laboratory environments and at-sea test venues as required by the objectives of the program.
• Attend and participate in at-sea testing which includes small boat support in the deployment, test and recovery of systems under test.
• Testing may also take place on larger seafaring vessels.
• Support and develop meeting agendas and briefings for bi-coastal integration and testing coordination and planning meetings.
• Attend and support Government in preliminary design review meeting.
• Assist with peer review of engineering design of various autonomous system platforms.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Configuration Management (CM) process.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and achieve program goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees