Program Manager

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC’s Horizon 2 program is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex systems acquisition and project management within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio, supporting the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command. The position is located onsite in El Segundo, California, and is embedded with the Government. The Program Manager will apply advanced project management principles to shape and deliver next-generation capabilities, using tailored rapid acquisition frameworks and integrating space, ground, and mission segments. The role supports planning, risk mitigation, financial oversight, and execution in alignment with the Warfighting Acquisition System philosophy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 15 or more years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 13 or more years of experience.
• In-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation program if applicable.
• Willingness to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and to consent to a polygraph examination.
• Program management or leadership experience on complex systems.
• Leadership experience in aerospace or DoD, working across space and ground-segment organizations to coordinate and identify system integration requirements that meet end-to-end mission performance requirements.
• Experience serving as a team, project, or program manager on performance-based contracts for the U.S. Government.
• Experience developing cost and schedule deliverables and managing against baseline costs and schedules, including identifying and managing risks.
• Experience working with Air Force or DoD customers in an acquisition environment involving space and/or ground systems.
• Experience writing and delivering documents and briefings.
• Interpersonal skills to work and communicate effectively with diverse personnel and dynamic teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Government Program Manager in guiding acquisition strategies, program schedules, resource allocation, contracting actions, and budgeting in alignment with mission objectives.
• Oversee program execution, including delivery milestones, risk management, testing, system integration, and contractor management.
• Coordinate communication and integration across government and contractor teams in space, ground, and communications segments.
• Organize and conduct technical interchange meetings and staff meetings to track progress, identify risks, and course-correct.
• Apply configuration and change management practices to maintain consistency and traceability across program artifacts, including Interface Control Documents, performance goals, and milestones.
• Evaluate contractor system designs and milestone reviews, assessing technical progress, risks, and ability to meet mission requirements.
• Manage independent technical and programmatic reviews to validate system effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures to support effective resource use and on-time delivery.
• Promote deliberate risk-taking, rapid delivery execution, and adherence to the Warfighting Acquisition System for rapid capability fielding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior