Project Manager

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Security
The Role
Leads systems engineering and integration projects supporting DoD Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare missions. Manages project plans, schedules, risks, resources, governance, repair and replacement requests, bills of materials, work orders, purchase orders, contract deliverables, and performance reporting. Coordinates engineering, logistics, production, government stakeholders, and contractor teams while ensuring compliance with program standards and mission priorities.
Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC is seeking a Project Manager II to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

The position will be supporting the Signals/Quick Reaction Capabilities Branch (SQRC) of the C5ISR Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, this position drives the planning, execution, and delivery of systems engineering (SE) and integration projects that put advanced Signals Intelligence (SI) and Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities in the hands of those who need them most. When fielded systems require repair or replacement, this role ensures those requests are managed with urgency, precision, and minimal disruption to operational readiness. If you are a project management professional who wants your work to matter beyond the spreadsheet, this is that opportunity.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of system engineering and system integration projects in support of customer mission objectives.
  • Manage repair and replacement requests for fielded systems, coordinating with engineering, logistics, and production teams to ensure timely resolution and minimal operational impact.
  • Develop and maintain project management artifacts including project plans, schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics. 
  • Coordinate with government stakeholders, technical leads, and contractor teams to ensure alignment with mission priorities and contract deliverables.
  • Manage program governance activities including Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings, milestone reviews, and status briefings.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring proactive resolution.
  • Lead resource planning, workload prioritization, and task assignment across project teams.
  • Develop Bill of Materials (BOM) and track materials through receipt for SE/SI and fielded system repair/replacement efforts. 
  • Prepare, submit, and track Work Orders for complex manufacturing and integration jobs.
  • Track issued purchase orders and due dates for all materials or services purchased, reporting delivery issues to senior program leadership. 
  • Ensure compliance with DoD and SAIC program management standards, policies, and reporting requirements. 
  • Support contract management activities including deliverable development, quality assurance, and performance reporting.
  • Use project management tools such as MS Project, MS Office Suite, Jira, Confluence.
Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, MS Office Suite, Jira, Confluence.
  • Demonstrated experience leading system engineering and system integration programs within DoD or other federal environments.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with senior government stakeholders.
  • Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and performance metrics.
  • Strong understanding of system engineering principles and system integration processes within DoD environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings.
  • Ability to identify and resolve operational, process, and performance inefficiencies.

Clearance:

  • Candidate must have an active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
About UsSAIC® 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of related experience
  • Master’s degree and 8 or more years of related experience
  • PhD or JD and 5 or more years of related experience
  • Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office Suite, Jira, and Confluence
  • Experience leading systems engineering and systems integration programs in DoD or other federal environments
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with senior government stakeholders
  • Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and performance metrics
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and systems integration processes within DoD environments
  • Excellent communication skills, including executive-level briefing experience
  • Ability to identify and resolve operational, process, and performance inefficiencies
  • Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance
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