Satellite Program Manager

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Satellite Program Manager Job ID 2610509 Location: Chantilly, VA, United States Date Posted: Mar 23, 2026 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10 of the time Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI Clearance Level: Must Be Able to Obtain TSSCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: On-Site Benefits: Click here

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Job Description

Description Join a winning team. SAICs National Security and Space (NSS) Sector is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and more.

This position is for a Satellite SETA Program Manager for a large multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The Satellite SETA Program Manager must possess and have successfully demonstrated Contracts Office Technical Representative expertise, experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and the interpersonal skills.

The Satellite SETA Program Manager will partner with the Government PM and subsystem Subject Matter Experts (SME) to effectively plan, organize, and execute all acquisition activities across the system life cycle.

Role Responsibilities The Satellite SETA Program Manager provides leadership and support to the customers execution of the Program with responsibilities that may include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 to assess Developer system engineering designs and readiness.
• Identify and promote best practices to improve effectiveness of Program Office processes.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TSSCI 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.
• Bachelors degree and 9 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 7 years of relevant experience OR PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Government or Commercial experience as a COTR, PM, PEM, or acquisition leader. Acquisition PM and COTR certification is desired.
• 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.

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

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian, and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information visit saic.com. For ongoing news please visit our newsroom.

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