Satellite SETA Program Manager — Strategic Space Leader

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Satellite SETA Program Manager for a large, multi-year contract supporting space programs for DoD and Intelligence Community customers. The role requires experience as a Government or Contractor COTR/PM, and the ability to lead acquisition activities across the system life cycle.

You will partner with the Government PM and SMEs, manage budgets and EVM, coordinate with team leads, and communicate with senior decision makers.

Qualifications

• Must possess active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the DoD program offices.
• At least 3 years in a satellite program office serving key leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years, OR Master's with 12+ years; PhD with 9+ years.
• Government or Commercial experience as a COTR, PM, PEM or acquisition leader; related certifications desired.
• Budgetary, financial and EVM experience.
• Strong briefing, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate to senior decision makers and diverse audiences.

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.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Budget & EVM

Leadership Roles

Briefing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Acquisition Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

SAIC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Satellite SETA Program Manager for a large, multi-year contract supporting space programs for DoD and Intelligence Community customers. The role requires experience as a Government or Contractor COTR/PM, and the ability to lead acquisition activities across the system life cycle.

You will partner with the Government PM and SMEs, manage budgets and EVM, coordinate with team leads, and communicate with senior decision makers.