Deputy Program Manager

SAIC

. Provide management, direction, staffing, and leadership support for contractor activities under multiple Intelligence Community programs .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program management within the Intelligence Community, including oversight of contractor personnel and financial management. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a classified environment while ensuring compliance with national security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active TS/SCI ClearanceProgram ManagementFinancial ManagementTeam LeadershipPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Program Management PlansBudget TrackingExpenditure ForecastingCost ControlRecruitmentOnboardingRetention StrategiesRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceCommunications Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAccountabilityStaffing Strategy ExecutionInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPgMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Intelligence CommunityNational SecurityDoDClassified EnvironmentContract Management

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide management, direction, staffing, and leadership support for contractor activities under multiple Intelligence Community programs
Serve as the contractor interface to the Government CO, COR, and leadership for contractual, financial, technical, and programmatic matters
Provide management support and oversight of contractor and subcontractor personnel across all program functional areas
Support developing and executing program management plans covering scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality, and communications
Support management of contract financials, including budget tracking, expenditure forecasting, and cost control
Support staffing strategy and execution, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, and surge staffing of TS/SCI CI and FS Polygraph-cleared personnel
Provide accountability across the program portfolio
Travel as required across multiple CONUS/OCONUS sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this role
Ability to obtain a polygraph is required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, Engineering, or a related field
14+ years of overall related experience
Seven (7) years of experience providing management support on programs within the IC, DoD, or a closely related national security environment
Five (5) years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, including direct oversight of personnel in a classified environment
Master's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, or related field (desired)
PMP or PgMP certification (desired)