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Deputy Program Manager

SAIC

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Minneapolis, MN
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$160,001 - $200,000

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly organized and motivated Deputy Program Manager to support a critical government warfighting program based in San Diego, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the onsite PM and a skilled team of engineers, assisting with key tasks such as project tracking, government property management, financial reporting, and subcontractor coordination.

The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with strong skills in knowledge management, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork. This position is perfect for a driven professional eager to leverage their expertise to ensure program success, improve workflows, and foster collaboration. This role is remote with limited travel.

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more of related experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience; PhD or JD and thirteen (13) years or more experience.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments with competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams); familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar tools is a plus.
• Experience managing and analyzing complex project data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on process improvement.
• Willing to provide thoughtful advice and recommendations to the PM on strategies and improvements.
• Familiarity with government contracting (FAR/DFARS), travel policies, and GSA guidelines is a plus.
• Preferred: PMP certification or progress toward obtaining it.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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