Program Manager

Program Manager

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to lead our El Paso office in support of Space and Missile Defense Command Modeling and Simulation Development.

This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 30 software development professionals delivering critical code upgrades in support of both space and integrated air and missile defense exercises worldwide.

Responsibilities

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Provide overall program leadership and management for the El Paso office, ensuring successful execution across cost, schedule, and performance objectives

Manage a ~$13M program budget, balancing priorities across multiple customers and funding sources

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 30 personnel, with 3–4 direct-report team leads

Oversee all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, and delivery of code upgrades to support air defense exercises globally

Manage office operations, including facilities, resources, and day-to-day administrative functions

Work collaboratively with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to ensure full compliance with security requirements in a classified software development environment

Manage and direct priorities across multiple government customers and funding streams

Lead all hiring, onboarding, and performance review processes for office personnel

Support and participate in air defense exercises worldwide as required

Qualifications

Required Education

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Bachelors and nine (9) years or more of related experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience

Qualifications:

Minimum 9 years of software development experience

Proficiency in Java, C, SQL, and Linux

Working knowledge of FFEADS (Future Force Experimentation Air Defense Simulation)

Working knowledge of SWAT (Space Wargaming Analysis Tool)

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop technical teams in a classified environment

Experience with hiring, onboarding, and conducting performance reviews

Travel:

Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time, including potential international travel to support exercises

Preferred Qualifications

Military background (any branch) with experience in air defense, simulation, or related mission areas

Experience managing multi-customer government programs

Familiarity with classified software development environments and associated security compliance requirements

Experience managing program budgets and directing resource allocation across competing priorities

Clearance:

Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.