Highlights
Expert-level scheduling with at least 10 years of experience performing scheduling, planning, and program management activities in the government, federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), or profit/ non-profit government support arena. Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convert complex program information into concise, polished products for technical teams, Program Managers, and senior leadership.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | El Segundo, CA |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $160,001–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Website | https://jobs.saic.com/ |
Description
Senior Program Schedule Lead
Job ID: 2618626
Location: El Segundo, CA, United States
Date Posted: Oct 30, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC''s Horizon 2 program is seeking a Senior Program Schedule Lead to support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command Space Combat Power Program Office. You will perform a variety of scheduling, planning, analysis, and business operations duties to include the management and analysis of a cohesive, consolidated Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for a portfolio of complex, high-visibility programs. This position is based in El Segundo, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to track milestone events and tasks (i.e., document coordination for major deliverables to align to required submission dates and track to required reviews and approvals)
- Review and integrate multiple diverse schedules and plans into a single, cohesive Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project
- Support analysis to identify critical paths, risks, opportunities, and potential downstream impacts of schedule changes, providing schedule/predictive analysis to inform leadership decisions
Qualifications
This is you:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences with 10 applicable years of experience
- Expert-level scheduling with at least 10 years of experience performing scheduling, planning, and program management activities in the government, federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), or profit/ non-profit government support arena
- Organized, detailed-oriented individual with strong customer-oriented communication skills, and expertise in Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of various quantitative techniques used to analyze scheduling data, develop models, interpret results, and brief senior-level DoD leadership
- Must be able to work independently, as well as with a team, on time-sensitive high-visibility tasks
- Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convert complex program information into concise, polished products for technical teams, Program Managers, and senior leadership
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
- Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)
- Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination
You will wow us even more if you have these skills:
- Experience supporting DoD acquisition program and Programs of Record within the DoW and more specifically, Space Systems Command
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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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About Company
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.