Senior Space Program Management Analyst
SAIC - Chantilly, VA
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Description SAIC IS LOOKING FOR A SPACE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. THE POSITION IS LOCATED IN CHANTILLY, VA BELOW ARE THE DUTIES Provides space program management and analysis support to the Policy and Allied Integration Division, Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC/PAD). Works closely with a multi-functional government and contractor team to plan, implement, and evaluate national security space force design projects and business functions. This team member will be a major contributor to develop, implement, and enhance internal processes for the SWAC, which is the primary Dept of War (DoW) and U.S. Space Force organization responsible for designing next generation space architectures and services to enable joint warfighting advanta DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist SWAC Policy & Allied Integration Division Chief to develop and assess progress of assigned projects, including cost/resource estimates, schedules, and technical performance while working with project leads & functional teams to identify, analyze, monitor, and mitigate risks - Provide project status to leadership as required; advise of significant actions or problems as well as resolutions; and develop annual division project workplan inputs and updates - Assist Division Chief to develop, implement, and continually improve internal business processes and broader workforce guidance regarding policy functions, to include Allied Integration (i.e., international affairs & foreign disclosure responsibilities) for SWAC Space Force Design activities - Aid Division Chief with development and maintenance of task management processes and inputs to internal and higher-level staff meetings and initiatives, to include knowledge/file management & training - Plan and develop project scope, objectives, and measures of effectiveness/performance - Determine project milestones, schedules, and detailed project plans in collaboration with project leads; evaluate and track progress - Overcome obstacles that arise, ensure tasks are finished within assignment constraints; manage risk - Identify project shortcomings and plan for ways to fix similar issues in the future while highlighting what went right, including lessons learned and best practices to be considered - Obtain required training certification and serve as a Foreign Disclosure Representative - Research and conduct analyses of technical, operational, policy, political and military factors related to proposed international programs and Force Design efforts Qualifications Security Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility, a current CI polygraph, and able to be cleared for SAP/SAR - Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification - Fourteen (14) years of overall experience - STEM bacheloru2019s degree (masteru2019s degree desired) - 4+ Yrs experience managing DoW/DoD and/or IC programs (as military, civilian, or contractor) - Demonstrate strong knowledge of Pgm Mgt principles, regulations, and tools (scheduling, EVM, etc.) - Ability to lead functional personnel (e.g., SETA/FFRDC) in translating technical requirements into acquisition requirements and/or program management documents (e.g., SOW/PWS, POAMs) - Ability to develop annual resource plans, assign & manage tasks, track program details and interactions - Practitioner experience with multiple space core functions/ mission areas (e.g., space control, EW, SATCOM, NAVWAR, missile warning & tracking, missile defense, space-based sensing & targeting/ ISR, satellite C2, on-orbit ops, space launch/ re-entry/ range control, and space domain awareness) - Ability to effectively write & orally communicate with senior U.S. and foreign government officials - Familiarity with international armaments/security cooperation or Foreign Military Sales and DoW/DoD and/or IC foreign disclosure processes is highly desired REQNUMBER: 2610066SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit . For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Created: 2026-04-04