Satellite Program Manager

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Satellite SETA Program Manager in Chantilly, VA, to oversee a multi-year space program supporting the DOD and Intelligence Community. This role demands strong leadership skills, active TS/SCI clearance, and significant experience in satellite program management. The individual will coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure successful contract execution and financial oversight. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a track record in government programs, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in satellite program.
• Experience in Government or Commercial roles as a COTR, PM, or Acquisition leader.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Government Program Manager for contract execution.
• Manage and report on budgetary needs.
• Oversee Developer technical performance.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Experience with Intelligence Community

Leadership experience in satellite program office

Interpersonal and communication skills

Budgetary and financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Join a winning team!! SAIC’s National Security and Space (NSS) Sector is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration and more.

This position is for a Satellite SETA Program Manager for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The Satellite SETA Program Manager must possess, and have successfully demonstrated, Contracts Office Technical Representative expertise, experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, problem‑solving skills, and the interpersonal skills. The Satellite SETA Program Manager will partner with the Government PM and subsystem Subject Matter Experts (SME) to effectively plan, organize and execute all acquisition activities across the system life cycle.

Description

Role Responsibilities

• Partner with Government Program Manager to plan, execute, and oversee Developer contract activities.
• Manage and report budgetary needs and oversee Developer contract financial performance, including EVM, obligations, and executions.
• Coordinate with SETA PM and Team Leads to identify subsystem SMEs and System Engineer support to direct and oversee Developer technical performance.
• Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership.
• Lead Program Office team assess Developer system engineering designs and readiness.
• Identify and promote best practices to improve effectiveness of Program Office processes.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices.
• At least 3 years experience in a satellite program office serving key leadership roles as a Government or Contractor.
• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience; PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Government or Commercial experience as a COTR, PM, PEM or acquisition leader. Acquisition, PM, and COTR certification is desired.
• Budgetary, financial and EVM experience.
• Ability to lead, and be the primary point of contact, for one or more projects.
• Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.