> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3546745-principal-technical-program-manager-ctj-ts-sci](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3546745-principal-technical-program-manager-ctj-ts-sci). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Technical Program Manager -CTJ - TS/SCI - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Salary:** $142,800.0 - $274,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Online Services, Software Engineering, Test Case, Data Analytics, Software Coding - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28066501/Principal-Technical-Program-Manager-Ctj-Ts-Sci-Virginia-Reston-1210 ## About the Role Do you enjoy meeting with customers to understand their needs and discuss the art of the possible? Do you want to join a team where learning about new technology is part of our work every day? Then, come join us!, * 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. * Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development * + OR equivalent experience. Other Qualifications: Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: * Candidates must have an active TS/SCI and be willing and eligible to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph). This role will require candidates to maintain the TS/SCI (with polygraph) clearance. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination. * Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. * Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. * Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: * 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. * 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos). * Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience #ISEngineering #WSS Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. ## Description * You will partner with Software Engineering, Data Scientists, Designers, and SMEs to design complex technical solutions across feature areas. You'll also give key stakeholders data-driven recommendations based on identified risks. * You'll define success criteria and create relationships for implementing multiple feature areas for highly complex cross-functional projects. You'll coordinate and ensure alignment across the business. * You will deliver on roadmap for multiple feature groups across divisions, track project schedules, drive development of staging and implementation plans, and lead governance programs. * You will drive continuous improvements by validating use cases and writing test cases from scratch. 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