Senior Space Programs Manager & Acquisition Strategist

Saic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC's Horizon program in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Program Analyst to support the U.S. Space Forces mission by delivering warfighter capability across Space Domain Awareness and Battle Management portfolios.

The role is based in our El Segundo, California office and entails leading PM activities aligned with DoD acquisition policy. You will guide a small team, advise Government program managers on schedules, budgeting and execution, and develop comprehensive program plans and executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years DoD weapon systems experience.
• Experience with MCA, JCIDS and PPBE processes.
• In-scope security background with SCI eligibility and CE program.
• Willing to access SCI and SAP and consent to polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of PM professionals; advise Government PMs on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
• Lead and prepare periodic status reports, staff meetings, and executive program briefings.
• Develop program planning and execution documents per DoDI 5000.02 and related policies for rapid prototyping.
• Provide programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews and analyze schedules for impacts to mission readiness.
• Coordinate funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and prepare monthly financial reports.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Acquisition knowledge

DoD processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or engineering

Master’s degree in business management or engineering (preferred)

Job description

SAIC's Horizon program in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Program Analyst to support the U.S. Space Forces mission by delivering warfighter capability across Space Domain Awareness and Battle Management portfolios.

The role is based in our El Segundo, California office and entails leading PM activities aligned with DoD acquisition policy. You will guide a small team, advise Government program managers on schedules, budgeting and execution, and develop comprehensive program plans and executive