Senior Program Management

SAIC; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee DoD/ISR programs, including sensor integration, modeling and simulation, prototyping, and drone dominance solutions. You will serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders and internal leadership, ensuring objectives are met on time, within scope, and on budget.

The role requires a dynamic leader with deep ISR/sensor systems knowledge, strong business acumen, and a proven track record delivering mission-critical

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive program or project management experience
• 7+ years managing DoD contracts, ISR, or sensor systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive briefings
• Interim secret clearance with ability to obtain secret clearance (SAIC sponsorship)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for DoD contracts focused on ISR, sensor systems, modeling and simulation, prototyping, and drone dominance capabilities
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks with corrective actions as needed
• Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement across program execution
• Oversee full lifecycle from requirements through design, development, test, fielding, and sustainment
• Coordinate with government program offices, system integrators, and end users to meet operational specs
• Conduct regular program reviews, TIMs, and status briefings with customers and leadership
• Build and mentor a cross-functional program team and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial metrics
• Identify and pursue organic growth within existing ISR, sensor, ECP, MS&A, prototyping, and drone programs

Skills

Program management

DoD / ISR programs

Stakeholder engagement

Budget forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced and results-driven Program Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of complex Department of Defense (DoD) and government programs focused on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, sensor integration, modeling and simulation, prototyping, system design, and drone dominance solutions. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership, ensuring all program objectives are met on time, within scope, and within budget.

This role requires a dynamic leader with technical knowledge of ISR and sensor systems combined with strong business acumen and a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions in support of warfighter requirements.

Program Execution and Delivery:

• Lead end-to-end program management for DoD contracts focused on ISR, sensor systems, ECP development, modeling and simulation, prototyping, and counter-UAS/drone dominance capabilities
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues proactively, implementing corrective action plans as needed
• Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement processes are embedded throughout program execution
• Oversee the full program lifecycle from requirements definition through design, development, test, fielding, and sustainment
• Manage programs supporting the development, integration, fielding, and sustainment of ground-based ISR and sensor systems
• Coordinate with government program offices, system integrators, and end users to ensure sensor systems meet operational requirements and performance specifications
• Oversee all programs and task orders on the contract, including modeling and simulation, prototyping, system design, and drone dominance solutions
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the primary customer interface, building and maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders
• Conduct regular program reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and status briefings with customers and internal leadership
• Anticipate and respond to evolving customer needs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction

Team Leadership and Management:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional program team including systems engineers, software developers, hardware engineers, logisticians, analysts, subcontractors, and support personnel
• Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for all program team members
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-focused team culture aligned with SAIC's core values
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics
• Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities within existing ISR, sensor, ECP, MS&A, prototyping, and drone dominance programs

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or Aerospace), Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business related field preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program or project management, with at least 7 years managing DoD contracts, preferably in ISR, sensor systems, or related defense technology domains
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing experience
• Interim secret clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance.SAIC will sponsor the clearance process

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated experience managing programs with budgets of $50M or greater
• Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.