Technical Program Manager
About The Position
Raft is hiring a Technical Program Manager to own program health and drive mission success by balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management. The role leads a fast-moving development team, ensures contract deliverables are met, and responds to evolving priorities and customer needs. It spans program, project, and product management and requires bridging technical teams and customer stakeholders. The Technical Program Manager engages directly with Department of Defense stakeholders to build customer relationships and understand mission requirements, then translates customer needs into actionable team priorities. The role serves as the primary liaison between customers and development teams, manages stakeholder expectations, and ensures program objectives are met. The position is onsite in San Diego, California, and may require up to 25% travel. Work must be conducted within the continental United States, and U.S. citizenship is required for employment on the supported programs.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in program, project, or product management, with exposure to Agile development methodologies.
- Experience working with DoD customers; experience in the Pacific theater or within U.S. Navy operations is ideal.
- Strong background and expertise in CJADC2 (Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control).
- Proven track record of leading RFI/RFP responses and driving strategic business.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and create clarity where needed.
- Proven leadership in development teams, ensuring execution and alignment with customer needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with senior DoD stakeholders.
- Ability to balance execution and strategy, supporting day-to-day success and long-term growth.
- Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.
- U.S. citizenship; all work must be conducted within the continental United States.
Nice To Haves
- STEM degree or equivalent technical acumen, with the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts.
- Familiarity with ATO and RMF processes.
- Prior experience supporting FFRDC operations delivering research solutions for federal agencies and ensuring compliance with government acquisition requirements.
- Experience with DoD customers in the Pacific theater or within U.S. Navy operations.
Responsibilities
- Own program health and drive mission success by balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management.
- Lead a fast-moving development team and ensure contract deliverables are met.
- Engage with DoD stakeholders to build customer relationships and understand evolving mission requirements.
- Translate customer needs into actionable team priorities.
- Serve as the primary liaison between customers and development teams.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure program objectives are met.
- Lead RFI/RFP responses and drive strategic business.
- Provide leadership that aligns development team execution with customer needs.
- Balance day-to-day execution with strategy and long-term growth.
- Adapt to changing priorities and take ownership of all aspects of program execution.
Benefits
- Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) and company match.
- Take-as-you-need PTO and 11 paid holidays.
- Education and training benefits.
- Generous referral bonuses.
- Highly competitive salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
