Technical Program Manager, TS//SCI with CI Polygraph Required)

Accrete • Alexandria, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Accrete is seeking a Technical Program Manager to coordinate the delivery of complex technology programs from planning through deployment. This role involves close collaboration with software engineers, AI/ML teams, product managers, government customers, and leadership to ensure projects meet technical requirements, customer objectives, timelines, and budgets. The position is highly execution-oriented and requires comfort in communicating with and managing high-touch relationships with Government Senior Executives, Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Technical Representatives, and industry partners. The Technical Program Manager will direct and manage technical teams, understand AI software capabilities and development lifecycles, identify project risks, manage dependencies, and translate customer requirements into technical implementations. The ideal candidate is organized, technically fluent, and capable of operating effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in leading teams, technical project management, program management, engineering project management, or a related role.
• Willingness to work 50% - 100% time on client site.
• Experience managing complex technical projects involving software, data, AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, or other technology.
• Experience working directly with engineering and technical teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and modern engineering practices.
• Ability to understand technical requirements, system dependencies, and engineering constraints.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and execution skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, workstreams, or stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers as well as senior executives and government customers.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organization across complex programs.
• Ability to operate independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence or Lifestyle Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal customers.
• Experience working in a government contracting or national security environment.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or other modern software development methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management tools.
• PMP, CSM, or similar certification.
• Experience working in classified, secure, or air-gapped environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain additional security clearance accesses to Special Access Programs (SAP) or Access Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM).

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of complex technical projects and programs.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, AI/ML, product, data, security, and customer organizations.
• Track project progress and proactively identify risks, blockers, and schedule concerns.
• Drive teams toward clear milestones and deliverables.
• Manage technical dependencies across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Facilitate project planning, standups, technical reviews, status meetings, and retrospectives.
• Maintain clear documentation of project requirements, decisions, risks, action items, and deliverables.
• Establish project priorities and ensure teams remain aligned on the highest-impact work.
• Escalate issues appropriately and drive them toward resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution and delivery processes.
• Help standardize program management practices across Accrete Government.
• Serve as a key point of contact between Accrete technical teams and government customers.
• Manage client relationships and communications at the Senior Executive to the ultimate end user level.
• Translate customer requirements and mission objectives into actionable technical project plans.
• Manage customer expectations around scope, schedule, priorities, and technical dependencies.
• Track contractual deliverables, milestones, and program commitments.
• Prepare and deliver program status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support customer meetings, technical demonstrations, testing, deployment, and acceptance activities.
• Ensure project execution remains aligned with government security, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of the technical architecture, capabilities, and limitations of Accrete's products.
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements, implementation challenges, and delivery timelines.
• Help translate product and customer requirements into actionable engineering work.
• Help ensure technical documentation and project artifacts remain current and accurate.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Aligned with experience and market standards
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) Plan: Build your financial future with our retirement savings plan
• Growth & Development: Access professional learning opportunities and career advancement support
• Onsite Perks: Enjoy catered lunches, snacks, and a fully stocked kitchen
• Team Bonding: Company-sponsored happy hours and social events to connect and unwind

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed