Technical Program Manager, Classified Systems
$166,000–$253,000 year
On-siteCosta Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, owning the entire lifecycle of programs from requirement definition through final deployment and ATO. Oversee detailed project plans, schedule tracking, and resource strategies while communicating progress via PM tools to align engineering work with higher-level milestones. Proactively identify technical and operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution before issues arise. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among diverse teams to ensure alignment on goals and progress, translating complex technical details into clear business outcomes for executive leadership. Define and refine program management processes to increase efficiency and execution quality within highly regulated DoD/IC environments.
Required Qualifications
- Exhibit a natural inclination for ownership, accountability, and action.
- Excellent organizational, coordination, and multitasking capabilities to manage numerous concurrent projects.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into meaningful business terms, milestones, and outcomes.
- Ability to inspire and guide teams, build consensus, and influence without direct authority.
- Proven experience delivering complex solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g. DoD/IC environments)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
- 10 years experience in government programs, specifically in secure spaces.
- 7 years experience in Project or Program Management or other leadership roles.
- Willingness to travel
- Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- PMP, ITIL, Industry Agile certifications are a plus
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