Program Manager

Location: San Diego, CA Salary: $160,001 - $200,000. Program Manager (PM) SAIC is seeking an experienced and innovative Program Manager to oversee and execute a large‑scale Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) program supporting the U.S. Navy and other strategic government sponsors. The position involves managing cost‑reimbursable contracts for rapid development, proof of concept, and prototyping of cutting‑edge adaptive warfare technologies for IO, ISR, METOC, and MPTE programs. As the PM for PMW 120, you will ensure program alignment with customer objectives by delivering results on time, on budget, and exceeding expectations. The program focuses on battlespace awareness and Information Warfare capabilities, providing flexible, cost‑effective solutions for various asset types and modalities. It supports accelerated development and fielding of technologies to address emergent warfighter requirements. The PM will play a critical role by managing resource allocation, refining requirements, mitigating risks, overseeing production lines, and fostering collaboration. The role is located in San Diego, CA and requires daily presence on the government site. Travel up to 25% of the time is required. Job Duties Lead strategic execution: drive program schedules, acquisition strategies, contracting, resource allocation, and budgeting to achieve mission objectives. Government‑Contractor integration: foster clear and effective communication across cross‑functional teams, including government sponsors, suppliers, and internal SAIC functions. Systems engineering and testing: oversee performance refinement, integration challenges, testing, reliability evaluations, and sustainment solutions. Risk and cost management: identify program risks, cost drivers, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of cost‑reimbursable contract requirements. Innovation validation: support customer objectives by validating analytical models, exploring novel uses of fielded technologies, and improving operational employment. Assess and enhance programs: develop requirements definition, strategic planning, and stakeholder analysis. Ensure contract deliverables are submitted on a timely basis. Responsible for all corporate financial and technical reviews of program performance. Education Bachelor’s degree and 18 years or more of related experience, or Master’s degree and 16 years or more of experience. Clearance Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have an active

TS/SCI

clearance to start. Certifications PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent education and experience. AFE / Agile Certification. Experience Hands‑on experience with U.S. Government programs, particularly DoD/DoW projects. 10+ years of experience in the IC community (NSA, NGA, etc.). Formulation, understanding, and development of mission threads for theater effects. Working knowledge of IO, ISR, and MPTE systems, data flows, and kill‑chain integration. Experience with PMW 120 Program of Record and projects. Working knowledge of SoS and FoS integration for complex systems. Understanding of next‑generation shipboard electronic warfare systems and associated challenges. Understanding of digital modeling and human systems integration in mission engineering. Experience with strategic/cultural transformation initiatives. Understanding of cost modeling, reliability analysis, and sustainment strategies for defense systems. PEO C4I Echelon II acquisition experience. Desired Experience Background in battlespace awareness and Information Operations Warfare capabilities, including IO, ISR, METOC, and MPTE mission systems and programs such as Distributed Operations, Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment, Spectral, Horizon, Distributed Common Ground System‑Navy, Naval Integrated Tactical Environmental System Next Generation, Littoral Battlespace Sensing, Real Time Spectrum Operations, Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare / Integrated Fires, Tactical Edge Targeting, and theater effects. Minimum Clearance Required TS/SCI #J-18808-Ljbffr SAIC