Program Manager

Program Manager

Job ID: 2618281

Location: El Paso, TX, United States

Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Category: Program Management

Subcategory: Program Mgmt

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

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:

• 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:

• 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.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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