R&D Project Manager

SAIC is seeking a Lead R&D project manager to support COBRA! The ideal candidate will advance Army Maneuver capabilities—including protected mobility, autonomy, sustainment, survivability, and multi‑domain maneuver support—within MFCD and related Army programs. Responsibilities: Manage R&D project planning, schedule, cost, risk, and technical performance. Translate maneuver operational needs into technical requirements and prototypes. Coordinate cross‑functional engineering (systems, hardware, software, test). Support user evaluations/Soldier touchpoints, experiments, and integration events. Ensure compliance with Army/DoD standards, acquisition processes, and reporting. Interface with Army Maneuver stakeholders, DEVCOM, T2COM, and MFCD leadership. Qualifications Required Qualifications: 6+ years R&D project/program management experience supporting Army Maneuver or combat arms modernization. Background in maneuver‑enabling technologies (mobility systems, robotics/autonomy, actuation/controls, survivability systems). Experience with Army modernization priorities: protected mobility, adaptive sustainment, deep sensing, C2 resilience. Strong DoD acquisition knowledge; TRL progression; prototype‑to‑program transitions. SECRET clearance Preferred Skills: Experience with actuation/flight controls, unmanned systems, platform integration. Familiarity with MDO concepts and Maneuver modernization strategy. Experience with DEVCOM/T2COM/PEO partners. SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 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 $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom. #J-18808-Ljbffr RiseMe