SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software;
SAIC is seeking a Project Manager to support AFRICAP for the US State Department.
Note The place of performance for this position could be in any Anglophone country in sub-Saharan Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shall bear ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all work required under a task order is performed satisfactorily.
- Serve as the U.S. government’s primary in-country point of contact for all technical matters pertaining to a task order.
- Serves as leader for all staff on a task order, and mentors employees, identifies possible problem areas, priorities and deadlines.
- Assures timely delivery of quality work products and services associated with accounting and financial systems, budget control, and financial management functions.
- Operates as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.
- Reports to the AF/RSA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and AF/RSA program office staff and provides updates on project activities, and is responsible for compiling data deliverables for submission to the appropriate U.S. government entities.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors and nine (9) years or more of related experience; OR Masters and seven (7) years or more of related experience.
- US citizen with the ability to pass a government background check.
- 2 years of directly related project manager experience relevant to task order requirements and program objectives.
- Directly related experience operating and living in areas with limited life cycle support in hardship conditions.
Preferred Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher.
- Prior military experience.
- Directly related experience in sub-Saharan Africa
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