SAIC is seeking a Lead R D project manager to support COBRA! The ideal candidate will advance Army Maneuver capabilities—including protected mobility, autonomy, sustainment, survivability, and multi‑domain maneuver support—within MFCD and related Army programs.

Responsibilities:

Manage R D project planning, schedule, cost, risk, and technical performance. Translate maneuver operational needs into technical requirements and prototypes. Coordinate cross‑functional engineering (systems, hardware, software, test). Support user evaluations/Soldier touchpoints, experiments, and integration events. Ensure compliance with Army/DoD standards, acquisition processes, and reporting. Interface with Army Maneuver stakeholders, DEVCOM, T2COM, and MFCD leadership.

Required Qualifications:

6+ years R D project/program management experience supporting Army Maneuver or combat arms modernization. Background in maneuver‑enabling technologies (mobility systems, robotics/autonomy, actuation/controls, survivability systems).

Experience with Army modernization priorities:

protected mobility, adaptive sustainment, deep sensing, C2 resilience. Strong DoD acquisition knowledge; TRL progression; prototype‑to‑program transitions. SECRET clearance

Preferred Skills:

Experience with actuation/flight controls, unmanned systems, platform integration. Familiarity with MDO concepts and Maneuver modernization strategy. Experience with

DEVCOM/T2COM/PEO

partners.