SAIC
Overview
Technical Project Manager position at SAIC in Kirtland AFB, NM. This role supports the Space Systems Command and focuses on information technology aspects of ground system integration and maintenance. The candidate will work with engineers and technicians to design, implement, troubleshoot, and provide technical support for space system operations. The position requires Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility and is not remote. Location : KIRTLAND AFB, NM, US Date Posted : 2025-09-12 Job ID : 2509592 Category : Program Management Subcategory : Project Analyst Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Job Travel : No Clearance : Top Secret / TS/SCI eligibility Responsibilities
Work with cross functional teams (networking, systems admins, cyber, hardware, etc.) to develop, integrate, maintain, sustain, and retire legacy satellite ground systems supporting Space Systems Command Create Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Change Control Board (CCB) presentations to document requirements, present the technical solution, propose the implementation strategy, and propose the test strategy Create and maintain system documents such as the Interface Control Document, System Interface Document, network topologies, and data flow diagrams Draft and maintain supporting plans and procedures such as the system test plan, system implementation plan and system test procedures Develop and maintain the implementation and test schedules with the customer Work with cyberspace engineers to develop, integrate, and maintain a secure network Collaborate with project engineering lead, systems engineers and other technical staff to identify, assess, and present options for meeting functional and technical requirements of satellite ground systems Ensure compliance with approved system engineering methods and quality standards, reviewing existing processes and developing solutions to increase productivity Support tasks to design, analyze, install, manage, and configure advanced LAN and network systems, supporting mission essential systems Maintain cognizance over technical activities and schedule milestones within program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) Participate in technical interchange meetings and reviews Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 6 years of IT technical experience. Will accept 4 years of experience in lieu of degree Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Minimum 2 years’ experience in information technology roles (e.g., help desk, system administrator, hardware specialist, network administrator) Demonstrated strong customer service focus and ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills Proficient with MS Office Suite including Project and Visio, with clear program status communication skills (oral, written, and visual) Desired Skills And Experience
Project Management fundamentals with a focus on building schedules Familiarity with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and the DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook Familiarity with IT Cloud Fundamentals Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence Familiarity with supporting components such as firewalls, cryptographic hardware, databases, routing and network-based protocols, and virtualization technologies CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 compliance and able to obtain environment certification within 6 months of start Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Project Management and Information Technology Industries
Computer Hardware Manufacturing Defense and Space Manufacturing IT Services and IT Consulting
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Technical Project Manager position at SAIC in Kirtland AFB, NM. This role supports the Space Systems Command and focuses on information technology aspects of ground system integration and maintenance. The candidate will work with engineers and technicians to design, implement, troubleshoot, and provide technical support for space system operations. The position requires Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility and is not remote. Location : KIRTLAND AFB, NM, US Date Posted : 2025-09-12 Job ID : 2509592 Category : Program Management Subcategory : Project Analyst Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Job Travel : No Clearance : Top Secret / TS/SCI eligibility Responsibilities
Work with cross functional teams (networking, systems admins, cyber, hardware, etc.) to develop, integrate, maintain, sustain, and retire legacy satellite ground systems supporting Space Systems Command Create Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Change Control Board (CCB) presentations to document requirements, present the technical solution, propose the implementation strategy, and propose the test strategy Create and maintain system documents such as the Interface Control Document, System Interface Document, network topologies, and data flow diagrams Draft and maintain supporting plans and procedures such as the system test plan, system implementation plan and system test procedures Develop and maintain the implementation and test schedules with the customer Work with cyberspace engineers to develop, integrate, and maintain a secure network Collaborate with project engineering lead, systems engineers and other technical staff to identify, assess, and present options for meeting functional and technical requirements of satellite ground systems Ensure compliance with approved system engineering methods and quality standards, reviewing existing processes and developing solutions to increase productivity Support tasks to design, analyze, install, manage, and configure advanced LAN and network systems, supporting mission essential systems Maintain cognizance over technical activities and schedule milestones within program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) Participate in technical interchange meetings and reviews Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 6 years of IT technical experience. Will accept 4 years of experience in lieu of degree Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Minimum 2 years’ experience in information technology roles (e.g., help desk, system administrator, hardware specialist, network administrator) Demonstrated strong customer service focus and ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills Proficient with MS Office Suite including Project and Visio, with clear program status communication skills (oral, written, and visual) Desired Skills And Experience
Project Management fundamentals with a focus on building schedules Familiarity with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and the DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook Familiarity with IT Cloud Fundamentals Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence Familiarity with supporting components such as firewalls, cryptographic hardware, databases, routing and network-based protocols, and virtualization technologies CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 compliance and able to obtain environment certification within 6 months of start Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Project Management and Information Technology Industries
Computer Hardware Manufacturing Defense and Space Manufacturing IT Services and IT Consulting
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