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SAIC · 21 hours ago

Satellite Program Office Lead

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

SAIC is a leading company in the aerospace and defense sector, currently seeking a Satellite Program Office Lead. This role involves partnering with the Government Program Manager to lead a technical team in the acquisition and operations of critical space programs, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and timelines.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partner with the Government Program Managers to strategically and tactically guide the program through critical acquisition, engineering, and operational trades

Develop decision briefings for senior leadership reflecting deep analysis of alternative views and options. Facilitate meetings with SMEs across the program to collect input

Collaborate with customers to develop and implement systems by providing technical oversight and satellite system engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and timelines

Be a servant leader to a team of 8-10 staff. Be the voice of the team, collaborate with Govt and SETA mission leadership to apply staff to critical SE and SME roles across multiple satellite missions, and implement PM guidance to execute the program

Oversee prime contractors’ development and ensure systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA)

Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions. Identify and manage risks throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts on mission objectives

Qualification

TS/SCI clearance with PolySatellite Program Office experienceProgram management experiencePMI PMP certificationDAWIA Level 3+ certificationBriefing skillsTechnical discussion facilitationCustomer engagement skillsInterpersonal skillsWriting skills

Required

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Satellite Program Office best practices

Bachelors and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 12 years of relevant experience

At least 6 years experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program as a program manager or lead system engineer

3 years experience as a manager supervising staff including coordinating with Contract PM and Corporate leadership

Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills

Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs

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

PMI PMP or DAWIA Level 3+ certification. Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management Level III+ certifications

Government or Commercial experience as a COTR, PM, PEM or acquisition leader