Program Management Director

SAIC; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Management Director to lead a large-scale Federal IT services program, including GAO support. You will be the primary Government liaison, directing a 50+ person team and ensuring contract performance across diverse IT domains.

You will drive agile SAFe execution, oversee cloud-based service delivery, and negotiate contracts to deliver value to the Government. This is a high-visibility, senior leadership role requiring top-tier communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field with 18+ years of related experience
• 10+ years of experience managing complex information systems architectures with multiple databases, networks, subsystems
• 5+ years supervisory experience leading IT operating environments of 50+ personnel
• 5+ years managing a program of comparable size to a large-scale Federal IT services contract
• Demonstrated SAFe experience in program management
• Experience with on-premise and cloud-based service delivery and metrics (SLA/XLA)
• Experience with Federal IT leadership, negotiations, and cost-effective IT solutions

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary Government liaison for contractual and programmatic matters
• Lead a large, multi-disciplinary team across the contract and task orders
• Drive program performance ensuring quality, efficiency, and timeliness of deliverables
• Oversee management of complex information systems architectures and networks
• Lead SAFe program execution across all workstreams
• Manage cloud-based service delivery and enforce SLAs and XLAs
• Collaborate with GAO IT leadership and federal partners
• Negotiate contracts and monitor service performance
• Identify and mitigate contractual, technical, or programmatic risks
• Represent contractor commitments with Government decisions and issues

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

SAFe

Contract Negotiations

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in IT / CS / Business

Tools

SAFe

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2617043-OTHLOC-100000685975043

Location Remote Work, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-09-18

Category Program Management

Subcategory Program Mgmt

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID

Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Management Director (PM) to lead our team supporting a large-scale Federal IT services contracts such as with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other finance and commerce programs and initiatives. This is a highly visible, senior leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of comprehensive technology information services across a complex, multi-disciplinary environment. The PM will serve as the primary point-of-contact with the Government and will be empowered to make decisions on behalf of our organization to ensure mission success.

As the Program Manager, you will be the face of our organization to the Government and the driving force behind contract performance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Serving as the primary Government liaison — Act as the single point-of-contact for all contractual and programmatic matters, maintaining open, transparent, and proactive communication with Government stakeholders at all levels
• Leading a large, multi-disciplinary team — Provide strategic direction and day-to-day oversight for 50+ contractor personnel spanning diverse technical and functional disciplines across the TIS contract and associated task orders
• Driving program performance — Ensure the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of all contract deliverables, managing both technical operations and business processes to meet or exceed Government expectations
• Managing complex IT environments — Oversee the management and control of complex information systems architectures involving multiple disparate databases, network infrastructure, and communications subsystems
• Leading Agile program execution — Champion and manage a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) program environment, ensuring agile principles are consistently applied across all workstreams and delivery teams
• Managing cloud and service-oriented environments — Oversee on-premise and off-premise cloud-based service delivery, including the development, monitoring, and enforcement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Experience Level Agreements (XLAs), and performance metrics
• Collaborating with Federal IT leadership — Build and maintain strong relationships with GAO IT leadership and other federal service providers, aligning contractor services with agency mission and operational goals
• Negotiating and managing contracts — Lead contract negotiations, monitor service performance, and identify cost-effective solutions that deliver maximum value to the Government
• Proactively managing risk — Identify, communicate, and mitigate potential contractual, technical, or programmatic risks before they impact program performance
• Authorizing organizational commitments — Represent and commit the contractor's organization in response to Government issues, concerns, and decisions without requiring additional escalation

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field and 18 years or more of related experience
• 10+ years of experience managing complex information systems architectures involving multiple disparate databases, networks, and communications subsystems
• 5+ years of supervisory experience leading complex IT operating environments of 50+ personnel across multi-disciplinary job categories
• 5+ years managing a program of comparable size and scope to a large-scale Federal IT services contract
• Demonstrated experience managing programs operating under a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
• Demonstrated experience managing on-premise and off-premise cloud-based service delivery, including SLA, XLA, and performance metrics management
• Demonstrated experience working with Federal IT leadership, negotiating contracts, monitoring service performance, and delivering cost-effective IT solutions

Required Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - current and active

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe Certified Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Certified Practice Consultant (SPC)
• ITIL Foundation certification or higher
• Prior experience supporting GAO, Congressional support agencies, or similar Federal oversight organizations
• Experience managing IT modernization and digital transformation initiatives in a federal environment
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal IT governance frameworks
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools in a federal environment
• Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Target salary range $240,001 - $280,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.