Program Manager

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

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