Program Director- Special Operations

Description
SAIC is seeking a highly qualified TS/SCI Cleared Program Director to lead a mission critical Task Order within the SOF Enterprise Digital Talent Program (SEDTP). This senior leader will drive strategic execution, personnel alignment, quality assurance, and enterprise-wide coordination across the SOCOM portfolio. The Program Director will serve as the primary authority for program performance, enterprise integration, and stakeholder engagement-ensuring delivery excellence across CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive with deep familiarity with the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enterprise, exceptional leadership acumen, and proven success directing large, complex programs exceeding $50 million in annual value and 300+ dispersed personnel.
Work is performed on site in: Tampa, FL.
The Program Director will be responsible for:

• Providing overall management, leadership, and direction for the execution of the Task Order.
• Oversee program planning, budgeting, and risk management for a $100M+ enterprise contract, ensuring contract compliance and measurable performance outcomes.
• Implementing quality assurance measures to meet performance metrics as outlined in the contract.
• Leading personnel placement efforts in both CONUS and OCONUS locations, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and processes.
• Collaborating with USSOCOM leaders to ensure alignment with mission objectives and requirements.
• Overseeing the coordination of security clearances and personnel assignments, ensuring compliance for both collateral and SCI requirements.
  

Qualifications
Required Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree with fifteen (15) years of experience or Masters Degree with twelve (12) years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale enterprise programs valued at $50M of annual value or greater.
• Demonstrated experience leading data and artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and digital transformation efforts within a military environment.
• Proven experience managing a large, dispersed workforce of 300 personnel or more.

Required Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enterprise Knowledge & Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience working within the SOF Enterprise and managing personnel across multiple SOF commands.
• Three (3) years of experience engaging with various SOF Enterprise organizations, including HQ staff elements, SOF Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and SOF Service Component HQs.
  

Desired:

• Experience managing a GSA Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) program.
• PMP.