Technical Program Manager

Description

The company is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA. It builds digital solutions for federal and public agencies, with a focus on distributed data systems, platforms at scale and complex application development.

Clients rely on human-centred design, modern technology stacks and cloud-native platforms. The work aims to improve services used by millions of Americans.

This is a U.S.-based role. The programs supported require U.S. citizenship for eligibility, and all work must take place within the continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Own overall program health, balancing day-to-day execution, strategy and customer relationships.
• Lead a fast-moving development team and make sure contract deliverables are met as priorities and customer needs shift.
• Build lasting relationships with DoD stakeholders and keep pace with changing mission requirements.
• Turn customer needs into clear priorities for the development teams.
• Act as the main point of contact between customers and the teams, managing expectations on both sides so program objectives are met.
• Take ownership of every part of program execution, moving between program, project and product management as needed.
• Adapt to a role that is not narrowly defined and respond as the program requires.

Requirements

• Have 5+ years in program, project or product management, including exposure to Agile development methods.
• Have worked with DoD customers, ideally in the Pacific theater or on US Navy operations.
• Bring strong expertise in CJADC2 (Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control).
• Have a proven record of leading RFI and RFP responses and driving strategic business.
• Be comfortable working fast in an ambiguous setting and bringing clarity where it is missing.
• Have proven leadership of development teams, keeping execution aligned with customer needs.
• Communicate well in writing and verbally, including with senior DoD stakeholders.
• Balance execution with strategy, delivering both short-term success and long-term growth.
• Highly preferred: a STEM degree or equivalent technical knowledge, with the ability to understand and explain technical concepts.
• Highly preferred: familiarity with ATO and RMF processes.
• Highly preferred: prior experience supporting FFRDC operations that deliver research solutions for federal agencies and meet government acquisition requirements.
• Clearance: an active Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.

Conditions

Onsite in San Diego, CA.

Travel of up to 25% may be required.

Pay depends on your experience, demonstrated skill and abilities.

Salary is highly competitive.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental and vision coverage, fully covered.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• PTO you can take as needed, plus 11 paid holidays.
• Education and training benefits.
• Generous referral bonuses.