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, tools, and techniques supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. SciTec works exclusively on U.S. government contracts. Employees must be U.S. citizens, and the company cannot sponsor employee work visas. U.S. citizenship is also required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The Technical Program Manager will lead an agile software development program and be responsible for its cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role serves as the primary customer interface, ensuring satisfaction with the current program and building relationships for future efforts. It involves managing program execution from inception through completion, coordinating proposals and contract terms, communicating progress and risks, and supporting the organization's overall success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or business administration.
- 10 or more 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 customers 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, as required for the company's U.S. government contracts and security clearance eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) ground processing domain knowledge.
- Experience leading programs valued at more 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 program reviews covering cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Establish and maintain technical and financial reports showing project progress to management and customers.
- Keep customers and SciTec management informed about 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
