Information Systems Special Projects Lead

SAIC; Lakehurst (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,001 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is hiring a senior-level Project Manager for the Information Systems Special Projects Lead role in Lakehurst, NJ. This position demands a candidate adept at the entire acquisition life cycle, managing complex budgets, and leading multi-disciplined teams.

The ideal candidate will oversee life cycle management and development for the Information Systems Special Projects while coordinating with DoN and DoD stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree with extensive experience and an active Interim Secret clearance is required. Competitive salary range is $120,001 - $160,000.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project management or related fields.
• Active Interim Secret clearance is mandatory.
• Expertise in budget development and acquisition documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage full acquisition life cycle and complex budgets.
• Lead cross-site teams to fulfill DoN, DoD, and Marine Corps requirements.
• Act as the Point of Contact for negotiations with various agencies.

Skills

Managing technical, cost, and schedule objectives

Expertise in PPBE process

Resource requirement analysis

Continuous process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 years experience OR Master's with 8 OR PhD/JD with 5

Job description

Job ID 2612379

Location Lakehurst, NJ, US

Date Posted 2026-06-12

Category Program Management

Subcategory Project Analyst

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is looking for a senior-level Project Manager (PM) and Product Owner role for the Information Systems Special Projects Lead. The position requires a candidate capable of managing the full acquisition life cycle, complex budgets (PPBE), and multi-disciplined teams within a Product-Based Execution (PBE) framework to meet Cost, Schedule, and Performance (C/S/P) objectives. The candidate will serve as the dual Project Manager and Product Owner for Information Systems Special Projects at NAWCAD Lakehurst. This role executes life cycle management, development, and acquisition through the PBE construct, leading cross-site teams to satisfy requirements from DoN, DoD, and Marine Corps stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience
• Active Interim Secret clearance is required
• Expertise in managing technical, cost, and schedule objectives for complex information systems
• Proficiency in the PPBE process, budget defense, and developing acquisition documentation/briefings for Resource Sponsors and Program Office leadership
• Ability to analyze mission needs, identify resource requirements, and direct comprehensive program plans integrated across multiple services and agencies
• Acts as the central Point of Contact (POC) for negotiations and coordination with PMA-251, DoN, DoD, and private organizations
• Application of continuous process improvement tools to resolve program management issues and optimize value stream deliverables

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.