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Saab Global
Installation in HQ

Associate Project Manager

San Diego CA,
United States of America
Closing date: 14 August 2025

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented associate project manager to join the U.S. Strategy Office's Operations and Analytics team. In addition to the skills and experience listed below, the ideal candidate takes informed initiative, collaborates by default, and embraces opportunities to learn and grow within the role and organization.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Research – conduct market, global trends, and geopolitical and competitive landscapes analysis

  • Report writing - draft content for Win Business proposals, white papers, and strategy documents

  • Organization coordination – own and maintain rhythm of business and key engagement management systems

  • Strategy execution support - facilitate updates to the objectives and key results (OKR) dashboard, quarterly business review presentations, and five-year business plan drafts

  • Engagements – assist in the preparation and execution of internal, partner, and customer facing events and interactions

  • Iteration and Improvement - seek out ways to improve the business and experience for our customers, team members, and stakeholders; provide recommendations to Director of Strategy
     

Compensation Range: $64,200 - $77,100

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Strong analytical and composition skills, with the capability to understand the intended audience

  • Ability to create clear, informative, and data-driven visual presentations on topics including AI, autonomy, and strategy

  • Strong written and verbal communication with internal and partner stakeholders, including consultants and cross-functional teams

  • Robust organizational and systems skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, business administration, or related fields

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

  • Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents

  • Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability

  • 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match

  • Tuition assistance

  • Student loan assistance

  • Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs

  • Employee stock purchase program with employer match

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.