Space Systems Technical Director – DoD/IC Program Leader

SAIC; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a hands‑on Technical Director to lead the technical direction and execution of a crown jewel IC/DoD program based in Aurora, Colorado. You will guide a team of SMEs across physics, mathematics, RF, optics, space operations, and intelligence analysis to ensure credible, on‑time, mission‑relevant technical products.

You will work with the Program Manager and senior leaders to resolve complex issues, align stakeholders, and drive results, while mentoring staff and communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as physics, engineering, mathematics, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in space systems analysis with a strong modeling and simulation foundation.
• Experience leading technical teams in a DoD or IC environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (CI polygraph preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across all program tasks, setting direction and standards for analysis, modeling, and mission reporting.
• Drive issues to closure by identifying root causes, building options, making recommendations, and following through on decisions.
• Serve as a senior technical interface to government customers and mission partners, building trust and influencing outcomes.
• Partner with corporate leaders to communicate program status, risks, and opportunities, and to secure resources and support.
• Lead and mentor a team of SMEs and team leads, setting expectations for technical quality, rigor, and timeliness.
• Partner with Chief Engineer to ensure deliverables and mission reports are technically sound, clearly communicated, and delivered on schedule.
• Guide technical approaches for trade studies, hardware needs, and integration of mission, payload, and operational utility analyses.
• Oversee technical aspects of a bespoke information system environment across multiple networks and classification levels.
• Support oversight of a remote work site with significant government investment and government-furnished equipment.
• Work with the Program Manager on staffing, subcontractor performance, and surge needs.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in engineering and analytical processes.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Root cause analysis

Senior interface with government

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

SAIC is seeking a hands‑on Technical Director to lead the technical direction and execution of a crown jewel IC/DoD program based in Aurora, Colorado. You will guide a team of SMEs across physics, mathematics, RF, optics, space operations, and intelligence analysis to ensure credible, on‑time, mission‑relevant technical products.

You will work with the Program Manager and senior leaders to resolve complex issues, align stakeholders, and drive results, while mentoring staff and communicating