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Skanska

SCIDA Officer

Middlesex, NJ

Skanska Building Services is at the forefront of facilities management, trusted by clients to ... One of our flagship contracts is with the Ministry of Defence at a major base near Watford - a ...

M+C Saatchi Group

Account Supervisor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

You will oversee projects end-to-end, manage client relationships, and drive high-quality creative ... across defence, development, diplomacy, homeland and national security, law and order, health ...

Magellan

Program Manager

Corona, NY

$60K - $70K/yr

... manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of ... Minimum 3-5 years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or ...

Deutsche Bank

CB TSS BCU

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $308K/yr

... defence. The team's mandate is to identify non-financial risks such as regulatory, conduct and ... You will also be participating in some of the Cross CB NFR projects from time to time. What We ...

Magellan

Process Improvement Engineer

West Babylon, NY

$60K - $75K/yr

... manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of ... PLC Programming, Project Management, CATIA, Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, C++, Robot Operating ...

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How much do defence project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for defence project manager in New York is $112,337.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,900.00 and $134,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Defence Project Manager vs Defence Program Coordinator?

AspectDefence Project ManagerDefence Program Coordinator
CredentialsProject management certifications (PMP), security clearancesSimilar certifications, often with additional program management training
Work EnvironmentLeading projects within defense agencies or contractorsSupporting multiple projects, coordinating between teams
Employer & IndustryDefense contractors, government agenciesDefense agencies, military support organizations

While both roles involve managing defense-related activities, the Defence Project Manager focuses on leading specific projects from initiation to completion, ensuring objectives, budgets, and timelines are met. The Defence Program Coordinator supports multiple projects, coordinating resources and communication across teams to ensure overall program success.

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SCIDA Officer

Skanska

Middlesex, NJ

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Skanska rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.


Skanska Building Services is at the forefront of facilities management, trusted by clients to deliver excellence every time. One of our flagship contracts is with the Ministry of Defence at a major base near Watford - a complex, high-profile environment where we provide a full range of hard, soft, and technical FM services. 


We are currently looking for a SCIDA Officer , to join a team responsible for all compliance matters associated with the control of designs associated with all Information Communication Technology (ICT) in use and installed throughout the headquarters site. The SCIDA Officer provides the authority for those seeking advice for proposed installations along with assessments and approvals.


As the SCIDA Officer, you will:

  • Provide relevant site information and design guidance to clients, integrated project teams and project officers with regards to new ICT installations or changes to existing ICT installations
  • Assess designs submitted and issue design conformance certification
  • Monitor works during installation and make a final assessment of the completed task after all test results and as fitted documentation is complete ensuring alignment to the Engineering Change Request process (ECR) and published Ministry of Defence (MoD) standards.
  • Complete site inspections against an agreed program and highlight any non-compliance issues.
  • Be fully conversant with an assortment of standards and to be able to provide sound advice and guide others, as necessary.
  • Attend technical meetings as required with the Authority and other stakeholders to offer SCIDA related advice and guidance.


We are looking for:

  • We require applicants to have experience within a MoD ICT project role, thereby having acquired experience of military working environments. 
  • Applicants will be required to gain CIDA -  having obtained a Defence CIDA Installation Design Course certificate. 
  • Applicants will have a good working knowledge of JSP 453 and other documents called up within it.
  • Applicants should be aware the working hours for this role will be 40 hours per week over five days. 
  • Retention in the role is subject to successful acquisition of a security vetting clearance at developed vetting (DV).
  • Knowledge of CIS, ICT, electrical systems principles would be an advantage. 

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil this residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.


What we offer:

  • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family  
  • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance  
  • Professional development  
  • Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)  

Inclusion and Diversity 

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working 

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore. 

Reasonable adjustments 

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.

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