Technical Program Manager – Recon Works

NODA AI•Washington, DC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager for Recon Works manages multiple projects and programs, structuring execution to turn ideas into working prototypes. The role owns the team’s daily operating rhythm, initiates, executes, and closes projects, and manages enduring programs such as the intellectual property portfolio and academic engagement. It combines project-management expertise with technical judgment to help Recon Works develop and deliver new technologies. The position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid on-site arrangement and travel under 25%. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
At least 5 years of project or program management experience in a complex technical field.
Hands-on experience in at least one complex technical field sufficient to contribute to IRAD decisions and communicate credibly with science and technology customers; examples include autonomy, robotics, RF/EW, machine learning, and aerospace.
Demonstrated experience with structured, repeatable problem-solving.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to synthesize and decompose strategic vision into clear, executable plans.
Experience establishing new process frameworks or operating models from scratch and driving their adoption.
U.S. citizenship, as required due to ITAR regulations, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Ability to work in a hybrid on-site arrangement in Washington, DC; travel is less than 25%.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a STEM field.
Direct test and evaluation experience.
Experience in product management or process improvement.
Existing TS/SCI clearance.
Experience writing and developing proposals for BAAs, SBIR/STTR, or OTAs.
Demonstrated success winning science and technology contracts with customers such as DARPA, AFRL, DIU, and ONR.
Experience managing a patent portfolio or university research partnerships.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end technology delivery process, including needs analysis, requirements definition, operations analysis, and test planning and execution, to turn ideas into working prototypes.
Design and lead Recon Works operations processes to support its enduring and transient missions.
Manage enduring programs, including intellectual property strategy and portfolio, academic engagement, and the technology roadmap.
Identify relevant contract R&D opportunities and own the business-development lifecycle for selected science and technology opportunities.
Track, manage, and model internal research and development spending.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Equity grants for new hires.
Unlimited paid time off.
11 paid holidays and an additional company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November and December.
Generous parental leave.
Military leave for annual training or service requirements.
FSA, DCFSA, and HSA.
Professional development opportunities.
Access to One Medical.
Free 24/7 mental health resources, including therapy, and work-life services such as legal and financial support.
Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.