Technical Program Manager (Homeland Layered Defense), Public Sector

You will:

• Own technical execution for one or more national security mission areas from initial requirement through deployment and formal evaluation
• Translate operational workflows into detailed Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), Engineering Requirements Documents (ERDs), and executable engineering work
• Work alongside engineers during cycle planning to define scope, sequencing, architecture constraints, dependencies, and milestones
• Maintain end-to-end requirements traceability from customer objective to software build, test event, and formal deliverable
• Drive Jira/GitLab execution and provide accurate inputs into integrated master schedules and program-level planning
• Understand and manage data availability, system architecture, integration dependencies, and technical constraints across high-side networks
• Identify technical blockers early, own their resolution, and immediately escalate critical risks when required
• Partner with subcontractors and external engineering teams where applicable, defining interfaces, deliverables, handoffs, and accountability
• Communicate technical progress, risks, tradeoffs, and decisions clearly to both engineering teams and senior customer stakeholders

Must haves:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, systems engineering, product management, technical consulting, or a related technical delivery role
• Strong technical literacy across software architecture, APIs, data systems, system integration, and AI/ML-enabled products
• Ability to write detailed technical and product requirements that engineering teams can directly execute against
• Experience driving complex technical programs across multiple engineering and stakeholder groups
• Strong understanding of program management fundamentals, including requirements traceability, dependencies, risks, schedules, and deliverables
• Ability to reason about data availability and software integration constraints in secure or highly regulated environments
• Comfort working extensively inside secure facilities and air-gapped government systems
• Willingness to travel 25–50% for onsite engagements, integration work, user testing, briefings, and formal evaluation events

We have a diverse team with a variety of skill sets, many have:

• A technical degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, data science, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or another programming language
• Prior experience as a software engineer, systems engineer, solutions architect, or technical product manager
• Experience building or deploying AI/ML and agentic systems on classified networks