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SAIC · 1 day ago

Satellite Program Manager

positionChantilly, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

SAIC’s National Security and Space (NSS) Sector is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. The Satellite SETA Program Manager will provide leadership and support to the customer’s execution of the Program, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance while partnering with Government PM and subsystem SMEs.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
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Work & Life BalancebadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Partner with Government Program Manager to plan, execute, and oversee Developer contract activities
Manage and report budgetary needs and oversee Developer contract financial performance, including EVM, obligations, and executions
Coordinate with SETA PM and Team Leads to identify subsystem SMEs and System Engineer support to direct and oversee Developer technical performance
Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership
Lead Program Office team assess Developer system engineering designs and readiness
Identify and promote best practices to improve effectiveness of Program Office processes

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceSatellite program managementBudgetaryFinancial managementEVM experienceAcquisition certificationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices
At least 3 years experience in a satellite program office serving key leadership roles as a Government or Contractor
Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience; PhD and 4 years of relevant experience
Government or Commercial experience as a COTR, PM, PEM or acquisition leader
Budgetary, financial and EVM experience
Ability to lead, and be the primary point of contact, for one or more projects
Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills
Ability to communicate to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision

Preferred

Acquisition, PM, and COTR certification is desired

Company

SAIC

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SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Reston, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.saic.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$522.13M
Key Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
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Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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