OfficeEl Segundo, CASE140k - 170k USD
Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers.  Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Program Manager for a role in El Segundo, CA.
 
 
Role and Responsibilities include:
  • Lead Strategic Execution: Serve as the Program Manager, driving program schedules, acquisition strategies, contracting, resource allocation, and budgeting to achieve mission objectives.
  •  Government-Contractor Integration: Foster clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams, including government sponsors, suppliers, and internal SAIC functions, for seamless integration.
  • Risk and Cost Management: Identify program risks, cost drivers, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of cost-reimbursable contract requirements.
  • Assess and Enhance Programs: Requirements Definition, Strategic Planning, and Stakeholder Analysis.
  • Ensure contract deliverables are submitted on a timeline basis.
  • Conduct and maintain Configuration Management of the program technical baseline. 
### Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors and 6 years or more of related experience; Masters and 4 years or more experience.
  • Hands-on experience with U.S. Government programs, particularly with Department of Defense (DoD) / Department of War (DoW) projects.
  • Experience with Program Planning/Scheduling to include the following:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Project
  • Ability to confidently navigate within an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  • Ability to assess critical paths with regards to total/free slack and identify IMS network issues/concerns
  • Knowledge of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and its dependencies on Risks & Opportunities and IMS network development/logic.
  • Ability to interpret Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) data outputs. 
  • Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
  • Travel is 25%.
  • ### Desired Qualifications:
  • Certifications: PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Or education and equivalent experience. SAFE / Agile Certification.
  • Experience with Finance/Cost Management to include the following:
  • Knowledge of Integrated Program Management Data and Reports (IPMDAR) formats, which include but not limited to Formats 1-7
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with Risk Management to include the following:
  • Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity process and development
  • Knowledge of risk mitigation planning and assessment 
  • Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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    Office
    Location
    El Segundo, CA
    Experience
    SE
    Salary
    140k - 170k USD
    per year
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