via Taleo
$120K - 200K a year
Manage project performance, support process development, and serve as the primary interface for government clients.
Requires a BS degree, 10+ years of experience, PMP certification, and active security clearance.
SAIC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support a large federal government agency. Under the direction of the overall PM, this position will manage the performance of a functional service area as part of a larger program. This position will be Monday through Friday, and on-site in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include: Works directly with and takes assignments from the Service Line Leader/Manager and the Government Task Monitor who provides project assignment from the Project Pipeline process. Provide support to the customer, including addressing calendar conflicts, tracking outstanding requirements and related items. Support the PM development by defining and implementing efficient high performing processes and procedures to enable: leadership to focus on delivering services that enable mission excellence consistent execution of administrative activities across the offices, including awards, training, travel, time sheet management, etc. Define structures and processes to incorporate staff across the office into the budget formulation and execution process, defining roles, SOPs, and training necessary to implement. Define and implement a structured COR and GTM framework/program that enables staff development, consistent oversight, and efficient centralized view of all activities. Define & Integrate Project types, Project initiation, and Project reporting to create a central view and understanding for the front office, streamlining the rigor based on the type of projects to minimize excessive unnecessary artifacts while ensuring an accurate level of detail for proper oversight can be maintained. Work with the customer to define a concise and consistent process for performance management for Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) and civil service. Establishing a structure for tracking establishment, mid-year, quarterly, and annual review requirements, ensuring all deadlines are met. Assist in facilitating communication to other offices, directorates, and executive management on tasks and information requests leveraging the Front Office staff Perform as the primary customer interface for Government Division level leadership for technical and business matters, information sharing, and basic problem resolution. Manage and integrate activities in accordance with contract requirements and ensure technical, schedule, cost, and financial performance. Identifies and analyzes minor variances, and recommends corrective actions. Define or contribute to the program baseline then execute the program to comply with baseline requirements. Performs task re-prioritization and milestone tracking to support changes in executive or external oversight directions. Required Education & Experience: BS or BA Business, or Information Technology and 10 years of experience; MS and 8 years; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. Experience as a Project Manager supporting Information Technology (prefer Gov’t support experience). PMP certification. Required Clearance: US Citizenship. Active secret security clearance. Desired Experience, Skills & Attributes: ITIL Foundations Certification Risk Management Experience with ISO-2000 or equivalent.
This job posting was last updated on 2/3/2026