Program Manager
Eihu Cx · El Paso, Texas, United States · onsite
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