Program Management Director

SAIC

. Serve as the primary Government liaison and single point-of-contact for contractual and programmatic matters .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex information systems architectures and leading large teams in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, enforce service level agreements, and deliver cost-effective IT solutions in a federal context.

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Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ManagementComplex Information Systems ArchitectureContract Negotiation and ManagementService Level Agreement (SLA) ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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Hard Skills

Information TechnologyCloud-Based Service DeliveryPerformance Metrics ManagementIT ModernizationDigital TransformationDevSecOps PracticesFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Database ManagementNetwork InfrastructureCommunications Subsystems

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingRisk MitigationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)SAFe Certified Program Consultant (SPC)ITIL Foundation Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal IT ServicesGAOCongressional Support AgenciesFederal Oversight OrganizationsIT Governance Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary Government liaison and single point-of-contact for contractual and programmatic matters
Lead strategic direction and day-to-day oversight for 50+ contractor personnel across diverse technical and functional disciplines
Ensure the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of contract deliverables
Oversee complex information systems architectures involving multiple databases, network infrastructure, and communications subsystems
Champion and manage a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) program environment
Oversee on-premise and off-premise cloud-based service delivery
Develop, monitor, and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Experience Level Agreements (XLAs), and performance metrics
Build relationships with GAO IT leadership and other federal service providers
Lead contract negotiations, monitor service performance, and identify cost-effective solutions
Identify, communicate, and mitigate contractual, technical, and programmatic risks
Represent and commit the contractor's organization in response to Government issues, concerns, and decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field and 18 years or more of related experience
10+ years of experience managing complex information systems architectures involving multiple disparate databases, networks, and communications subsystems
5+ years of supervisory experience leading complex IT operating environments of 50+ personnel across multi-disciplinary job categories
5+ years managing a program of comparable size and scope to a large-scale Federal IT services contract
Demonstrated experience managing programs operating under a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
Demonstrated experience managing on-premise and off-premise cloud-based service delivery, including SLA, XLA, and performance metrics management
Demonstrated experience working with Federal IT leadership, negotiating contracts, monitoring service performance, and delivering cost-effective IT solutions
Current and active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Preferred: SAFe Certified Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Certified Practice Consultant (SPC)
Preferred: ITIL Foundation certification or higher
Preferred: Prior experience supporting GAO, Congressional support agencies, or similar Federal oversight organizations
Preferred: Experience managing IT modernization and digital transformation initiatives in a federal environment
Preferred: Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal IT governance frameworks
Preferred: Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools in a federal environment
Preferred: Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills