Full-Time

Program Manager

Saalex

Saalex

51-200 employees

Engineering and IT services for defense

Compensation Overview

$95k - $160k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

VA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • At least 12 years of experience in program or project management or a related field.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience managing or supporting complex information technology or engineering programs or projects.
  • Knowledge of project management principles, including cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Relevant certifications such as Project Management Professional, Certified Associate in Project Management, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act program management certification.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments.
  • Eligibility to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, including United States citizenship and a security investigation.
Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end program execution across all statement-of-work task areas.
  • Manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk at the program level.
  • Oversee program management reviews, reporting, and contract deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Defense and Navy policies and contractual requirements.
  • Direct workforce planning, staffing, and performance management.
  • Coordinate with Government stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Drive strategic planning, continuous improvement, and mission success.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy programs.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management and program reporting.
  • Experience with project management tools including Microsoft Project, Excel, and Power BI.
  • Active security clearances.

Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It runs test range operations and management, engineering and logistics support, data analytics and business intelligence, and information technology services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint of 600+ staff at military and NASA installations with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Camarillo, California

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2025 Greenfield acquisition expands software development and immediately adds 61 employees.
  • OASIS+ runs through December 2033, and SHIELD lasts ten years, extending bid optionality.
  • Employee ownership supports recruiting in defense services, where clearance-holding talent stays scarce and expensive.

What critics are saying

  • Greenfield's 61 employees and Spalding's integration strain management while culture remains fragile.
  • Saalex depends on GSA, MDA, and Navy task orders; ceilings produce no revenue alone.
  • A failed recompete or protest loss on a major IDIQ would crush growth momentum.

What makes Saalex unique

  • Saalex's employee-owned ESOP creates retention leverage; leadership says it now covers 40% of employees.
  • January 2025 OASIS+ and December 2025 MDA SHIELD contracts widen federal pursuit lanes.
  • March 2026 Washington, D.C. headquarters places Saalex beside Pentagon, GSA, and defense customers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Stock Options

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Citybiz
Jul 7th, 2025
Saalex Acquires Greenfield Engineering

Saalex Corporation, a leading provider of defense and technology solutions, today announced its acquisition of Greenfield Engineering Corporation. Greenfield is... Read More

Citybiz
Jul 7th, 2025
Saalex Acquires Greenfield Engineering

Saalex Corporation, a leading provider of defense and technology solutions, today announced its acquisition of Greenfield Engineering Corporation.

Bayen Group
Jun 30th, 2025
AI-First Accelerator: Bayen Group Partnership with Saalex

Saalex Corporation partnered with the Digital Transformation experts at Bayen Group to develop a comprehensive and advanced solution designed to enhance the company's digital capabilities.

PR Newswire
Jan 9th, 2025
Saalex Corporation Awarded Gsa Oasis+ Technical Engineering Domain Contract

Ten-Year Government-Wide Contract Vehicle Potentially Worth Nearly $1 TrillionWASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saalex Corporation, a leader in engineering, IT, and technical services for the aerospace, defense, and federal sectors, today announced it has been awarded the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) contract in the Technical and Engineering (T&E) domain. This Unrestricted Multiple Award Contract (MAC), with a ceiling value of approximately $1 trillion, enables Saalex to compete for task orders supporting federal agencies' technical and engineering requirements through December 2033.The OASIS+ T&E domain focuses on providing specialized engineering, geoscience, and technical professional services to government agencies. Under this contract, Saalex will deliver solutions in areas such as engineering design, development of machines and systems, materials science, and technical consulting services."This contract award represents an enormous opportunity for Saalex to expand our support of federal agencies' critical technical and engineering needs," said Travis Mack, Chairman and CEO of Saalex Corporation. "The OASIS+ vehicle strengthens our position as a trusted provider of innovative technical and engineering solutions across the federal government."The contract scope includes requirements for specific engineering and technical professional skills performed by engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and technicians. These services are essential for handling specialized operating conditions and technical challenges faced by government agencies

Citybiz
Oct 1st, 2024
Saalex Corporation Relocates Headquarters to Washington, D.C.

Saalex Corporation, a leader in engineering, IT, and technical services for the aerospace, defense, and federal sectors, today announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Camarillo, California, to Washington, D.C.