Program Manager

SAIC • El Paso, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead its El Paso office in support of Space and Missile Defense Command Modeling and Simulation Development. This permanent, full-time, on-site role oversees approximately 30 software development professionals delivering code upgrades for space and integrated air and missile defense exercises worldwide. The Program Manager is responsible for program execution across cost, schedule, and performance; management of an approximately $13 million budget; leadership and development of the team; software development lifecycle oversight; office operations; and coordination of security compliance in a classified environment. The role also supports air defense exercises worldwide as required and involves approximately 20% travel, potentially including international travel.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 7 or more years of experience, or a PhD or JD and 4 or more years of experience.
• Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time, including potential international travel to support exercises.

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 execution against cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Manage an approximately $13 million program budget and balance priorities across multiple customers and funding sources.
• Lead, mentor, and develop approximately 30 personnel, including 3–4 direct-report team leads.
• Oversee software development, testing, and delivery of code upgrades supporting air defense exercises globally.
• Manage office operations, including facilities, resources, and day-to-day administrative functions.
• Work 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