Senior Space Programs Manager & Analyst

Science Applications International Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in El Segundo, California, is seeking a Manager, Program Analyst to support Space Systems Command missions and oversee a team of program management professionals. The role focuses on acquisition strategies, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting within the DoD framework.

The position requires a strong background in DoD major capability acquisition, JCIDS, and PPBE processes, plus eligibility for SCI access and potential polygraph testing. Target salary range is $160,001–$200,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or engineering with 15+ years in DoD weapon systems acquisitions and program management.
• Experience with the DoD MCA, JCIDS, and PPBE processes.
• Must have an in-scope security background (T5/SSBI) and SCI eligibility; CE program.
• Willing to be nominated for access to SCI/SAP and to take a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of PM professionals across a large space portfolio and conduct performance reviews.
• Prepare monthly status reports and coordinate weekly staff meetings and executive briefings.
• Develop and coordinate program plans and schedules per DoD frameworks and policies for rapid prototyping.
• Provide programmatic assessments of contractor baseline/IMS, and manage IBRs and milestone reviews.
• Draft and support program funding documentation and monthly customer financial reports.

Skills

Team management

Performance reviews

Acquisition strategies

Budgeting

DoD MCA process

JCIDS process

PPBE process

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or engineering

Master's degree in business management or engineering

PMI PMP certification

Tools

Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR)

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Job description

SAIC in El Segundo, California, is seeking a Manager, Program Analyst to support Space Systems Command missions and oversee a team of program management professionals. The role focuses on acquisition strategies, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting within the DoD framework.

The position requires a strong background in DoD major capability acquisition, JCIDS, and PPBE processes, plus eligibility for SCI access and potential polygraph testing. Target salary range is $160,001–$200,000 per year.