Technical Svcs Sr Principal

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Services professional to support complex Navy systems programs in support of DoD customers. This role serves as a senior principal individual contributor responsible for full lifecycle IT program management and technical services delivery across large-scale naval systems integration, maintenance, and modernization efforts. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of formal project management credentials, hands-on Navy shipboard systems experience, and demonstrated success delivering complex technical programs on schedule and within budget. This position requires direct engagement with senior Navy leadership, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive program execution and continuous improvement at the highest levels of technical and programmatic complexity. This role demands a technically fluent senior principal capable of bridging the gap between engineering execution and executive-level reporting. The successful candidate will bring agile methodology expertise, strategic planning capability, and a proven track record managing large engineering teams in demanding DoD environments while serving as a prime technical contact and organizational spokesperson on significant technical matters. Target Salary Range: $116,900 – $194,800 | $56.20 – $93.65/hr

Key Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle IT technical services and program management for complex Navy systems maintenance and modernization programs Manage and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams across multiple workstreams Develop and maintain program schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics; brief program status directly to senior Navy leadership and executive stakeholders Apply agile methodologies to drive iterative program delivery and continuous process improvement across technical teams Oversee infrastructure planning, integration, and technical refresh activities in support of shipboard systems Coordinate with Navy program offices, contracting officers, and engineering leads to define requirements and manage deliverables Produce executive-level briefings, program reports, and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders Identify and mitigate program risks; escalate critical issues to leadership with recommended courses of action Ensure compliance with DoD program management standards, policies, and contractual requirements Drive process improvement initiatives across program teams to enhance efficiency, productivity, and team synchronicity 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. Apply To This Job