Technical Program Manager
About The Position
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a non-traditional defense contractor that develops advanced technologies for U.S. National Security, including remote sensing algorithms and data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, space domain awareness, and aircraft survivability. SciTec works exclusively on U.S. government contracts, so all employees must be U.S. citizens; the company cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of work visas. U.S. citizenship is also required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. SciTec is seeking a Technical Program Manager for an agile software development program. The role is responsible for program cost, schedule, and technical performance, and serves as the primary customer interface to support customer satisfaction and build relationships for future efforts. The position coordinates program execution from inception through completion, supports proposal development and customer reviews, tracks and communicates progress, risks, and accomplishments, and contributes to business development and organizational success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or business administration.
- 10+ years of industry experience, including time managing government technical software programs.
- Strong team-building, time-management, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written communication, briefing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to interact with, brief, and develop positive relationships with customer and company senior leadership.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, marketing knowledge, and literacy in program management disciplines.
- Detail-oriented.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required; the role supports U.S. government contracts and requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) ground processing domain knowledge.
- Experience leading programs with values greater than $100 million.
- Experience with Agile principles, such as Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban.
- Subcontractor management experience.
- Business development experience.
- Active DoD Final SECRET clearance or higher.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage all phases of program execution, from inception through completion.
- Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance of a major program or subset of programs.
- Coordinate preparation of proposals, work statements, specifications, and contract financial terms and conditions.
- Serve as the primary customer contact for program activities and lead customer review sessions on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Establish and maintain technical and financial reports that show project progress to management and customers.
- Keep customers and SciTec management informed of issues, risks, and accomplishments.
- Develop new business or expand the product line with the customer.
- Participate in TIMs, PMRs, IDRs, and Sprint Demos with the customer.
- Provide leadership support to ensure the overall success of the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match.
- 100% company-paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of two buy-up options.
- 80% company-paid dental insurance.
- 100% company-paid vision insurance.
- 100% company-paid life insurance.
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- 100% company-paid hospital indemnity insurance.
- Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Annual profit-sharing plan.
- Discretionary performance bonus.
- Paid parental leave.
- Generous paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick pay.
- Flexible work hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
