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SAIC · 15 hours ago

Strategic Workforce Manager

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Strategic Workforce Manager for the Vanguard program to work in a mission-facing workforce leadership role responsible for proactively managing staffing strategy, workforce planning, and partner engagement across a complex intelligence program. This role requires independent judgment and direct engagement with mission stakeholders to ensure workforce solutions are aligned with evolving mission requirements and program priorities.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Proactively engage mission leads and program stakeholders to understand evolving mission requirements and translate them into staffing strategies, role definitions, and skill requirements

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of work performed across the IDIQ program to support workforce planning and execution

Anticipate staffing needs, attrition risk, and growth opportunities and develop forward-looking staffing roadmaps

Develop, own, and maintain authoritative staffing artifacts, including program footprints/placemats, staffing trackers, and workforce planning templates

Produce regular staffing metrics and reports to support leadership decision-making and program oversight

Maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates, including a centralized repository of pre-screened internal and subcontractor resumes

Ensure timely backfilling of billable positions to minimize operational and revenue impact

Coordinate interviews with appropriate mission or team leads and ensure candidates are screened against clearly defined mission requirements

Engage subcontractors as strategic partners aligned to mission needs and long-term teaming objectives

Foster collaborative relationships that support immediate staffing needs and future growth opportunities

Qualification

Workforce managementStaffing strategyAnalytical skillsApplicant Tracking SystemsWorkforce planning toolsEngaging senior stakeholdersCommunication skills

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance (FSP Polygraph strongly preferred, but will consider CI)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

7+ years of experience in workforce management, staffing strategy, recruiting operations, program operations, or a related field in a mission-driven or complex environment

Demonstrated experience engaging senior stakeholders and translating requirements into execution plans

Strong analytical skills, including experience developing and maintaining staffing metrics, trackers, and reports

Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and workforce planning tools