Strategic Program Integration Lead – Space Systems

Science Applications International Corp.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Integration Lead to support the SBST PAE on the USSF program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on integrating the AMTI office, maturing SBST processes, and coordinating across engineering, security, finance, contracting, HR, and operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive defense acquisition and program management background, with active TS/SCI eligibility and deep familiarity with space systems and ISR missions.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with current eligibility to obtain/upgrade to SCI.
• 18+ years of defense acquisition, portfolio/program management, organizational design, or enterprise integration.
• Strong background in DoD/DoW/USSF program management and acquisition, including portfolio management and integration across multiple programs or mission areas.
• Familiar with USSF, space systems acquisition, or space-based sensing and targeting programs.
• Direct awareness with Advanced Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) missions or related ISR/battlespace awareness capabilities.
• Experience leading organizational stand-up, transformation, or re-architecture efforts within the DoD or IC.
• Ability to design and implement organizational processes, workflows, and governance structures.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across engineering, security, finance, contracting, HR, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, stand-up, and integration of the AMTI office within the SBST PAE, aligning with SBST objectives.
• Develop and refine organizational process models and support frameworks for AMTI and SBST.
• Create concepts of operations, workflows, and governance structures to support SBST mission.
• Conduct gap analyses of capabilities, staffing, and processes; address shortfalls with actionable plans.
• Develop scalable support models, staffing plans, and integration points with the front office and enterprise functions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure AMTI processes are realistic and DoD/USSF compliant.
• Prepare briefings and materials for senior SBST leadership on concepts and tradeoffs.
• Monitor implementation and drive continuous improvement of AMTI and SBST processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Program management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Integration Lead to support the SBST PAE on the USSF program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on integrating the AMTI office, maturing SBST processes, and coordinating across engineering, security, finance, contracting, HR, and operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive defense acquisition and program management background, with active TS/SCI eligibility and deep familiarity with space systems and ISR missions.