Program Manager

SAIC • El Paso, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead its El Paso office supporting Space and Missile Defense Command Modeling and Simulation Development. This permanent, full-time, on-site role oversees approximately 30 software development professionals who deliver code upgrades for space and integrated air and missile defense exercises worldwide. The position is responsible for program performance across cost, schedule, and technical objectives, office operations, team development, customer priorities, and security compliance in a classified software development environment. Travel of approximately 20% is required, potentially including international travel to support exercises.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of related experience; or master’s degree and 7 or more years of experience; or Ph.D. or JD and 4 or more years of experience.
• At least 9 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, C, SQL, and Linux.
• Working knowledge of FFEADS (Future Force Experimentation Air Defense Simulation).
• Working knowledge of SWAT (Space Wargaming Analysis Tool).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop technical teams in a classified environment.
• Experience with hiring, onboarding, and conducting performance reviews.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time, including potential international travel to support exercises.
• Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Military background in any branch, with experience in air defense, simulation, or related mission areas.
• Experience managing multi-customer government programs.
• Familiarity with classified software development environments and associated security compliance requirements.
• Experience managing program budgets and directing resource allocation across competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and management for the El Paso office, ensuring successful execution against cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Manage an approximately $13 million program budget across multiple customers and funding sources.
• Lead, mentor, and develop approximately 30 personnel, including 3–4 direct-report team leads.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, and delivery of code upgrades for global air defense exercises.
• Manage office operations, including facilities, resources, and day-to-day administrative functions.
• Collaborate with the Facility Security Officer to ensure compliance with security requirements in a classified software development environment.
• Manage and direct priorities across multiple government customers and funding streams.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance review processes for office personnel.
• Support and participate in air defense exercises worldwide as required.

What This Job Offers

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