Program Director- Special Operations

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified TS/SCI Cleared Program Director to lead a mission critical Task Order within the SOF Enterprise Digital Talent Program (SEDTP). This senior leader will drive strategic execution, personnel alignment, quality assurance, and enterprise-wide coordination across the SOCOM portfolio. The Program Director will serve as the primary authority for program performance, enterprise integration, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring delivery excellence across CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive with deep familiarity with the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enterprise, exceptional leadership acumen, and proven success directing large, complex programs exceeding $50 million in annual value and 300+ dispersed personnel.

Work is performed on site in: Tampa, FL.

The Program Director will be responsible for:

• Providing overall management, leadership, and direction for the execution of the Task Order.
• Oversee program planning, budgeting, and risk management for a $100M+ enterprise contract, ensuring contract compliance and measurable performance outcomes.
• Implementing quality assurance measures to meet performance metrics as outlined in the contract.
• Leading personnel placement efforts in both CONUS and OCONUS locations, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and processes.
• Collaborating with USSOCOM leaders to ensure alignment with mission objectives and requirements.
• Overseeing the coordination of security clearances and personnel assignments, ensuring compliance for both collateral and SCI requirements.
   

Qualifications

Required Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Required Experience:   

• Bachelors degree with fifteen (15) years of experience or Masters Degree with twelve (12) years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale enterprise programs valued at $50M of annual value or greater.
• Demonstrated experience leading data and artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and digital transformation efforts within a military environment.
• Proven experience managing a large, dispersed workforce of 300 personnel or more.

Required Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enterprise Knowledge & Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience working within the SOF Enterprise and managing personnel across multiple SOF commands.
• Three (3) years of experience engaging with various SOF Enterprise organizations, including HQ staff elements, SOF Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and SOF Service Component HQs.
   

Desired:

• Experience managing a GSA Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) program.
• PMP.

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