Program Manager

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

3d • $160,001 - $200,000 • 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 (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). The position is based in El Segundo, California, and is an embedded member of the Government team. The role applies advanced project management principles and tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks to integrate space, ground, and mission segments and deliver new capabilities in alignment with the Warfighting Acquisition System (WAS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and at least 13 years of experience.
• Current in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation program if applicable.
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented 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 organizations, working across space and ground-segment organizations to coordinate and identify system integration requirements for end-to-end mission performance.
• Experience as a team, project, or program manager on performance-based U.S. Government contracts.
• Experience developing cost and schedule deliverables and managing to 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 with acquisition strategies, program schedules, resource allocation, contracting actions, and budgeting aligned with mission objectives.
• Oversee program execution, including delivery milestones, risk management, testing, system integration, and contractor management.
• Coordinate communication and integration among government and contractor teams across space, ground, and communication 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 capability fielding.

What This Job Offers

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