Air Force Program Manager

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support an exciting Air Force program.  (This is a fully Remote job opportunity)

• The position is responsible for successful delivery and integration of multiple programs to multiple customers. The individual will manage performance of multiple tasks and teams.  
• The position will manage and integrate activities in accordance with contract requirements and ensure technical, schedule, cost, and financial performance.
• Additionally, they will define and contribute to the program baseline and then execute the program to comply with baseline requirements.
• The position will manage risk, customer relationships, and program staffing; ensure compliance with quality standards; and escalate challenges to SAIC leadership.
• The individual will support business development and program staff management. (It should be understood that this is not intended to be a detailed nor comprehensive description of any individual employee's job content. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee).

 PROGRAM EXECUTION:

• Performs tactical and strategic planning, and coordination to integrate multiple supporting projects into a comprehensive program.
• Project managers or task leads manage key sub-projects that must be integrated. Identifies and analyzes serious variances, and directs corrective actions.
• Responsible for overall execution and delivery as the sole PM on a Category 1 or 2 program with domestic or international funding.
• May serve as Program Oversight for other programs.
• Manages and integrates a large size program staff that includes subcontractors or suppliers and task or project leads; large inventories, and complex workflows.
• Provides guidance, direction, and mentoring to the internal cross-functional team.
• Develops complex processes, procedures, techniques, or tools for program or account.
• Requires extensive systems engineering, systems integration, or complex technical approach; prototyping, trade studies, modeling and simulation, risk mitigation, or complex schedule.

 INDEPENDENCE:

• Reviewed by senior management and assessed for long-term CG and/or MS stability and growth.
• Interacts with senior management for all program and account matters.
• Negotiates and resolves complex conflicts, disputes, and deal making.

 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAM STAFF:

• Possesses senior leadership and management skills and provides coaching and mentoring to other PMs.
• Provides strategic vision to the team.
• Escalates and resolves complex program issues.
• Provides significant input to MS on performance reviews, compensation-related actions, and staffing and hiring decisions.
• Primary interface with MS for screening and interviewing potential hires.
• Resolves complex personnel issues in coordination with MS, HR, and Program Oversight.

 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT:

• Develops or significantly contributes to a strategic BD plan to expand current account offerings.
• Plays lead role in developing or executing re-compete capture plan. Identifies potential buying agents and selling opportunities beyond current account and future related accounts.
• Identifies opportunity and account buying influences.
• Recommends specific investment areas and identifies required resources and tools needed for repeatable and differentiated offerings and capabilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more of related experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more of related experience; or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
• AF Training Experience 
• Supervisory/Managerial experience 
• IT based experience
• US Citizen and active TS/SCI clearance

 Desired Experience:

• Modeling and Simulation experience desired
• Experience with Cross Domain and Multi-Level Security solutions
• 5^th Generation Weapon System Experience

Target salary range: $195,001 - $205,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.