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Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Job ID 2506015

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-05-22

Category: Program Management

Subcategory: [Not specified]

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a Program Director who will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities within the Account, directly supporting the Vice President’s daily operational tasks and requirements. Responsible for ensuring the execution and implementation of efficient Account operations and cost-effective policies to meet current and future market needs. This influential leader will manage a program team of support staff and Program Managers dedicated to the success of Mission Owners across the Navy and DoD stakeholders. This key position will help develop and execute the operational roadmap to meet the Market and Account’s long-term growth and sustainment goals. This role is located in San Diego, CA and must be local.

Job Duties

1. Work alongside Vice President to develop and implement scalable operational business growth programs, campaigns, processes, and best practices to support rapid account growth
2. Lead new program through training and onboarding to ensure an effective account portfolio team under the direction of the Vice President
3. Collaborate with Program Managers, Directors, and PMO staff to optimize studio performance, identify challenges, and drive continuous operational, P&L, and growth improvements
4. Partner with Market and Account leadership to build and refine program and growth training programs, operational playbooks, and team performance ecosystems
5. Maintain consistency in brand standards, customer experience, and operational excellence across all franchise locations
6. Ensure the operations team is fully staffed with top performers and provide strong, consistent, and positive leadership by selecting, training, and developing talent to support the organization’s growth
7. Serve as the primary liaison between the Vice President and Program Operations team, fostering strong relationships and alignment
8. Ensure compliance with Account and Market agreements, SAIC operational guidelines, and government regulations
9. Work hand in hand with the Program Operations and support team, including BD business consultants and marketing
10. Drive initiatives to improve profitability, customer satisfaction, and overall program operations performance

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and 18+ years of related experience; Master’s degree and 16+ years of related experience
• 8+ years of operational leadership in a high-volume (500+ employees), fast-paced program environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a TS/SCI clearance upon start
• Strong financial expertise, including ability to analyze P&Ls and drive business growth
• Expertise with SAIC’s capture process and diverse contract experience at all levels of capture (e.g., writing, pricing, business development)
• Inspiring leader who motivates and supports program, customer, and internal partners
• Collaborative problem-solver in a fast-evolving environment
• Experience creating systems (including technology) to support operations and growth
• Ability to articulate and organize high-level concepts into tangible artifacts and presentations
• Experience leading and building teams in growth-oriented organizations
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence in making strategic decisions alongside the Vice President while seeking continuous improvement

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. This estimate reflects typical salary based on experience and other factors.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, IT Services and IT Consulting

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