Technical Program Manager

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Program Manager to join our team in Arlington, VA. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Manage a high-priority portfolio focused on Modeling & Simulation (M&S), Studies and Analysis, and Technical Risk Mitigation across the Department of War (DoW).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead cross-functional teams of programmers, software developers, and intelligence analysts to translate complex threat environments into high-fidelity models, simulations, and tradecraft assessments
• Oversee analytical studies, guide inputs/outputs for war-gaming and simulated target sets, evaluate technological solutions
• Direct the execution of Modeling & Simulation programs, technological study portfolios, and capability trade analyses to inform operational plans and major defense acquisitions
• Manage teams analyzing adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to ensure simulation inputs, model assumptions, and outputs accurately reflect projected threat capabilities
• Conduct cost/benefit, technology protection, and use-case analyses; author technical white papers; and evaluate software/hardware architectures for integration into operational workflows
• Lead, mentor, and supervise programmers, systems integrators, and all-source analysts across project lifecycles, ensuring adherence to schedules and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Present analytical studies, simulation findings, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, senior military officials, and interagency partners
• Cultivate trusted, high-touch relationships with government program managers, military leadership, and key interagency stakeholders through transparent communication, executive briefings, and proactive issue resolution
• Identify mission gaps and organic growth opportunities by bringing relevant advanced technical capabilities, emerging software/hardware architectures, and innovative analytical tools to the client in direct support of the warfighter

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communications, Information Technology, or a related discipline with 10+ years of proven Intelligence Analyst experience (e.g., All-Source, Threat Assessment, Targeting, Cyber, or ISR) in support of Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) missions
• 5+ years managing technical programs, systems integration projects, or analytical study portfolios
• Background in analytical trade studies, technical capability evaluations, high-level documentation, or complex systems architecture
• Experience supervising cross-functional technical or analytical personnel across program lifecycles
• Expertise evaluating emerging technologies, technical infrastructure solutions, or operational system requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, M.S., or M.A.)

• Experience directly supporting SAF/SA, OUSD(I), NRO, NGA, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command studies divisions
• Certifications in Agile project management
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with a track record of executive briefings, or capability papers

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current or active TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $153,800.00-$275,800.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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