Task Order Manager
Job ID: 2614887
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Date Posted: Jul 24, 2026
Category: Program Management
Subcategory: Program Mgmt
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Task Order Manager to support an IT Service Management effort under the Engineering, Development, Integration, and Sustainment (EDIS) IDIQ contract at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) and other local Colorado Springs installations at Kirtland, New Mexico. The Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) task order supports the United States Space Force (USSF) R2C2 Program Management Office (PMO) by delivering common core hardware and software infrastructure that enables satellite command and control (C2) capabilities for the Dynamic Space Operations (DSO) mission thread.
The successful candidate will help ensure program requirements are met across the full spectrum of PMO activities, including overall management, direction, governance, administration, and day‑to‑day operations. This role supports the financial health of the program, oversees the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), manages staffing, and ensures alignment with the task order Performance Work Statement (PWS), Project Management Plan (PMP), and Quality Management Plan (QMP). Occasional after-hours or weekend support may be required for planned events or urgent mission partner activities.
Key Responsibilities
Capture and maintain clear system requirements and baselines
Lead and participate in full lifecycle engineering reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SSRs), System Design Reviews (SDRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs)
Support system configuration management processes, including Engineering Change Proposals and Engineering Review/Configuration Control Boards (ECP, ERB/CCB)
Identify operational system risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
Design and implement technical solutions for emerging business needs and mission challenges
Troubleshoot issues reported by team members through debugging, root‑cause analysis, and coordination with internal and external support teams
Oversee PMO operations, including staffing activities, training coordination, and collaboration with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Government SSO on clearance-related actions
Manage programmatic and operational risks, including staffing considerations, concepts of operations, engineering designs, and sustainment planning for mission partner systems
Coordinate, participate in, and/or organize key meetings with customers and mission partners to drive requirements alignment
Review and refine reports and deliverables before submission, ensuring continuity of services across all PWS-defined task areas
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or related discipline and 14 or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 12 years of experience
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI; SCI indoctrination required within first 3 months)
At least 5 years of experience in systems development, engineering and acquisition, complex satellite ground systems, or satellite operations
Demonstrated success managing projects to both budget and schedule.
Experience managing individuals and teams
Desired
Familiarity with systems engineering processes, methods, and tools used in developing and deploying Satellite Ground Equipment/Systems
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience overseeing multiple SaaS platforms with complex integrations and automations
Working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) structure and Earned Value processes.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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| Location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $160,001–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Website | https://jobs.saic.com/ |