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Project Manager - Drone Dominance Program

Science Applications International Corporation

Bedford, IN • On-site

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SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 230 rated it services

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Drone Dominance Program by overseeing a multidisciplinary team responsible for Test & Evaluation (T&E) plans coordination, event logistics, and Government project management support. The PM serves as the primary point of contact between the contractor team and government stakeholders, ensuring all deliverables are met on time, within scope, and within budget. This role is onsite in Bedford, IN. 


Key responsibilities: 

  • Lead day-to-day oversight and management of the Drone Dominance program team
  • Develop and maintain Project Management Plans (PMPs), schedules, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Oversee coordination and execution of Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), test plans, and test reports
  • Track T&E schedules, milestones, and deliverables across multiple test events
  • Plan and manage all logistics for test events, demonstrations, exercises, and program reviews
  • Coordinate travel, transportation, equipment, and facility arrangements for all program activities
  • Provide direct support to Government Program Managers and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs)
  • Monitor program performance, identify risks, and provide regular status reports to Government leadership
  • Prepare briefings, white papers, reports, and program documentation as required
    Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements, deliverables, and deadlines
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field plus fifteen (15) years of experience
  • Minimum 5-7 years of project management experience supporting DoD programs
  • Experience managing Test & Evaluation programs and UAS/drone activities
  • Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and policies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tools
  • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
  • Active Secret Security Clearance

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