Program Director- Special Operations

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience or Master's degree with 12 years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of large‑scale enterprise programs valued at $50M+ annual value.
• Demonstrated experience leading data and AI implementation and digital transformation within a military environment.
• Proven experience managing a dispersed workforce of 300+ personnel.
• Three years of experience working within the SOF Enterprise and managing personnel across multiple SOF commands.
• Three years of experience engaging with SOF Enterprise organizations (HQ staff, TSOCs, SOF Service Component HQs).

Desired: experience managing a GSA Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) program; PMP certification.

Schedule

Full‑time, day shift; travel required approximately 10% of the time.