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SAIC · 4 hours ago

Space Security Defense Program PM & Joint Liaison

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a qualified applicant to support the Space Security and Defense Program West (SSDP) Office in El Segundo, CA. The role involves performing program management, technical review, and integration of SSDP efforts to support government operations, while interacting with senior military and governmental leaders.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Possess expertise and relationships in classified space programs, preferably both at the Top Secret and Special Access Program level to inform integrated analysis, effectiveness, and utility

Assist the Government with management of multiple simultaneous projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities

Facilitate development of plans, requirements, and documentation to define project tasks including objectives, scope, and milestones in coordination with stakeholders

Support the government with coordination and management of security activities across the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) for integrated analysis

Manage contractor task allocations, maintaining records of assignments, progress, and completion

Monitor analysis efforts across multiple contractor-led developments, tracking task execution and progress, ensuring adherence to established timelines and standards

Provide updates on project execution, milestones, delays, risks, and mitigation strategies

Track deliverables and ensure they go through appropriate review and approval processes

Establish, maintain, and ensure accountability for project deadlines

Produce recommendations to enhance and optimize project execution

Plan, coordinate, and lead project update meetings for senior leadership

Schedule, organize, and facilitate reviews and meetings

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met

Qualification

Program ManagementSpacecraft EngineeringData AnalysisMachine LearningStatistical Experiment DesignModelingSimulationCost/Schedule AnalysisInformation System InfrastructureICSpace Control SystemsCritical ThinkingCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Full-time onsite support in classified facilities with 20% travel

Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/Polygraph (Have an existing poly or be willing to submit to a poly)

10+ years in a program management role OR 5+ years in a space engineering role w/ 5+ additional years in a program management role, and also direct experience with managing multiple contractors and customers, including engagement with Government SETA/FFRDC/UARC support

Ability to develop/present to O-6 and above Govt leadership decision quality briefings and papers

Demonstrated problem solving/critical thinking in complex and dynamic environments

Experience working in classified and Special Access Program/Special Access Required environments

Ability to meet with program office and IC counterparts including travel 20%

Understanding of the IC, including roles and responsibilities across various IC organizations

Experience in collaborating with IC professionals and understanding IC tasking mechanisms

Understanding of the outer space environment, spacecraft operations, counterspace threats, space control systems

Preferred

Master's degree and bachelor's degree (one being STEM) w/experience in the following areas preferred

Spacecraft engineering and design, orbital dynamics, statistical experiment design, data analysis, modeling and simulation, analytics, information system infrastructure configuration, cost/schedule analysis, weaponeering, wargaming, artificial neural networks and machine learning, MBSE, computer programming, and data governance

Established relationships with the following organizations is not required, but highly preferred

COCOMS (INDOPACOM, USSPACECOM, etc.)

Space Intelligence Community Organizations (IC)

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Space Rapid Capabilities Program Office (SpRCO)

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

Pentagon & Headquarters Staff (AQ, SQ, J-Dirs, GOs, PSMs, PEMs, etc.)