TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER
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Job description
- Manage software development and technical support projects supporting Department of Defense and U.S. Navy customers
- Oversee project execution activities to ensure delivery milestones, schedules, and performance objectives are achieved
- Coordinate with the Program Manager to establish project management standards, methodologies, and quality processes
- Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, staffing requirements, technical estimates, and deliverables
- Monitor project risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
- Support process improvement initiatives and recommend operational efficiencies across programs and projects
- Track and report project status, metrics, milestones, and resource utilization to leadership and stakeholders
- Support contract execution activities including reporting, compliance, and customer communications
- Create and maintain project documentation, communication plans, process workflows, and procedural guidance
- Facilitate meetings, briefings, and status reviews with customers, leadership, and technical teams
- Provide direct supervision and leadership to assigned project managers, technical leads, and support personnel
- Assign tasks, monitor workload distribution, and ensure project activities are completed in accordance with priorities and schedules
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members to strengthen technical and project management capabilities
- Support employee performance evaluations, professional development planning, and staffing recommendations
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and adherence to organizational standards and customer expectations
- Coordinate onboarding, training, and knowledge-sharing activities for assigned personnel
- Ensure effective communication and coordination across technical teams, project staff, and program leadership
- Support software development lifecycle activities within Agile, SAFe, or hybrid project environments
- Coordinate technical resources to support delivery of high-quality applications and services
- Analyze operational trends, project performance data, and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities
- Support change management initiatives including documentation control, communication planning, and process implementation
- Develop diagrams, technical reports, process documentation, and executive-level briefings
- Support proposal development and business growth activities through technical writing, staffing input, and solution planning.
- Prior experience using AI tools to support work tasks, improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance overall productivity.
Requirements
Basic:
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Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
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Experience: 2-4 years of Government program experience, preferably supporting Department of Defense or Navy customers.
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Desired Skills:
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Demonstrated experience managing technical projects and cross-functional teams
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Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
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Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in a technical or project environment
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to professionally communicate with executives, customers, and technical teams
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within team environment.
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Certification: Security+ certification.
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Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
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Prior experience using AI tools to support work tasks, improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance overall productivity.
Preferred:
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5+ years of Government program experience, preferably supporting Department of Defense or Navy customers
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Knowledge of federal procurement and contract management practices
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PMP Certification preferred
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Experience preparing technical reports, executive briefings, and customer presentations
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Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid software development methodologies
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Experience supporting software development and IT modernization initiatives