Government Contracting, Defense & Space

Technical Program Manager

Sterling, VAOnsiteFull Time$190,000–$230,000 /yrPosted 9 days ago

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Required skills

Technical Program Management
Systems Engineering
Team Leadership
Technical Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Network Security
Project Planning
Resource Management
Customer Approval
Change Control

Nice to have

Technical Operations
Intelligence Community
Agile Certifications
PMP
CSM
PMI-ACP

Role summary

Core One is seeking a Technical Program Manager to provide senior-level technical oversight for complex national security programs. This role involves leading the development, sustainment, and delivery of technical tools and systems, managing technical risk, and ensuring engineering team alignment with company goals. Responsibilities include supervising technical staff, planning and executing technical solutions, managing resources and budgets, and ensuring compliance with security and industry standards. The position requires a Master's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree and 8-11 years of experience, with a TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

The Technical Program Manager provides senior-level technical oversight for complex government programs, leading the development, sustainment, maintenance, and delivery of all technical tools, systems, and requirements. The role owns platform sustainment, systems improvement, and technical risk management, and ensures engineering teams are aligned on important decisions, accountable to team, program, and company goals, and execute high-quality work efficiently. The Technical Program Manager leads and develops the technical team, works across departments and with senior leadership and customers, and manages technical resources to meet program priorities. The role sits within the Strategic Services Division's Engineering Development Group, reporting to the VP of Engineering.

*This position requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly*

Responsibilities:

Supervise and manage the development, sustainment, maintenance, and delivery of all technical tools, systems, and requirements

Ensure technical tools and systems are approved by the customer before deployment and use

Assess the performance, security, and effectiveness of current systems and implement improvements

Plan and implement customer-requested enhancements and new features

Coordinate sustainment of all technical platforms

Lead the analysis, scoping, planning, and execution of technical solutions, ensuring alignment with program goals

Partner with cross-functional teams to validate technical feasibility and alignment with requirements

Identify and evaluate new technologies that improve technical execution while maintaining security best practices

Communicate and enforce network security policies and procedures to ensure adherence across the team

Manage technical resources effectively, assigning personnel to requirements based on priority

Develop and monitor project timelines, ensuring timely completion and alignment with program and organizational objectives

Identify, assess, track, and mitigate technical risks across all programs

Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and customer technical leadership to align objectives and resources

Oversee budget allocation for technical resources and manage cost-efficiency across projects

Ensure that all engineering practices comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Supervise and manage a diverse technical team with a range of skill and experience levels

Own the full employee lifecycle for the team, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, performance management, and professional development

Conduct regular performance assessments for technical team members, providing feedback and support for development

Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 8–11 years of relevant experience; commensurate military or commercial experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience supporting and managing large, complex technical programs for sensitive U.S. Government customers

Experience supervising technical staff across the full employee lifecycle, from hiring through professional development

Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver technically feasible solutions that meet requirements

Proven experience in technical project planning, execution, sustainment, and resource management

Knowledge of network security policies, security best practices, and technical requirement implementation

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

10 or more years of experience supporting and managing large, complex technical programs for sensitive U.S. Government customers

Experience with managed attribution (MA) systems

Background in technical operations within the intelligence community

Project management or Agile certifications such as PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, or SAFe

Familiarity with federal contracting and procurement processes

Experience in overseeing technical solutions for government or national security clients

Experience operating under formal customer approval and change control processes

Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/FSP

Salary Range: $190,000 - $230,000

The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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